Commissioning Manager

We're seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our Older People and Physical Disability Commissioning Team.

This is a high‑profile role within a team of five Commissioning Managers, leading key programmes that support adults to remain independent, healthy, and connected within their communities. You will play a vital part in shaping future commissioning approaches, working closely with health partners, providers, and people who use services.

You will lead on commissioning activity across a range of priority areas, including:

• Supporting adults of all ages to live independently in the community for longer
• Equipment and assistive technology for people in their own homes
• Developing and strengthening the interface between NHS and social care markets
• Staffordshire Housing with Care Strategy 2024 - 2029

Your wider responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering commissioning strategies and plans aligned to the Council’s strategic objectives
• Leading future commissioning arrangements for equipment and technology
• Co‑producing innovative, outcome‑focused services with people who use services and their carers/families
• Managing programmes and projects to agreed timescales and budgets
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with providers and key internal and external partners
• Driving greater collaboration with NHS commissioners and other local authorities
• Translating best practice and learning into practical commissioning solutions

You will be a confident and experienced commissioner with strong strategic and operational insight. You will bring:

• Proven experience of commissioning within adult social care and/or health
• Strong analytical skills, able to use data and evidence to set priorities and inform decision‑making
• A thorough understanding of adult social care legislation and practice, including strength‑based approaches and personalisation
• A detailed understanding of the NHS and the wider health and care system
• A track record of engaging with and shaping markets to improve outcomes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A clear commitment to engagement and co‑production, with experience of involving people who use services and their families/carers

This role will suit someone who can think strategically while remaining grounded in the realities of service delivery.

Interview Date: 19th May 2026

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Helen Trousdale – 01785 277008 or Rosanne Cororan 07817 244 653

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.