Strategic Commissioner Older People

Directorate: Adults Services

Pay Level: 9, £54,556 - £60,085 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 per week

Location: Observatory House/Slough/Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

DBS requirement: Enhanced

Closing date for applications is midnight on 20th March 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 30th March 2026

What you’ll be doing:

This is an exciting time to join the Strategic Commissioning Team in Slough as we continue to transform services amid significant changes across the health landscape and Local Authority finance. Following a comprehensive restructure, we are seeking a Strategic Commissioner (Older People) to complete our new team.

You will bring substantial experience in strategic commissioning and service transformation across Older People’s services, with a strong track record of delivering sustainable improvements in partnership with Health, Housing and other key stakeholders.

The role includes leading a portfolio spanning the review of in-house and commissioned services, strengthening partnership working, and embedding co-production through the Older People’s Steering Group. Working closely with residents, people with lived experience, providers and partners, you will drive change that improves outcomes, promotes independence and delivers value for money.

About You:

You will bring strong strategic leadership and commissioning experience, with the ability to manage complex budgets, partnerships and service improvement programmes. You will be confident in influencing change and driving innovation across health, social care, and the independent and voluntary sectors.

With excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills, you will build effective relationships and work collaboratively to improve outcomes. You will demonstrate a commitment to contDirectorate: Adults Services