Commissioning Manager – Living Well

Job introduction

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About the role

A new integrated commissioning model will commence from April 1st 2026 and bring together adult social care, public health and education in this exciting and innovative new model of commissioning.

Drug and alcohol commissioning involves strategically planning, funding and overseeing services (prevention, treatment, recovery) for people affected by substance misuse. It focuses on integrated, evidence-based care, making the most of community assets to improve public health outcomes.

The role will utilise the whole of the commissioning cycle and will be proactive in bringing about improved outcomes for the people of West Northamptonshire.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

For any questions relating to this post, please write to Michael Hurt, Service Manager michael.hurt@westnorthants.gov.uk

Interviews are planned for Monday 23rd February

Additional information

You will need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload. We’ll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service, project work and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. With highly developed interpersonal skills, you will be confident in developing and delivery communications to a variety of stakeholders. You’ll be competent in Microsoft packages and data analysis as well.

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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