Strategic Commissioning Manager

Job Description

Are you ready to shape adult social care services that make a real difference to people’s lives?

The London Borough of Harrow is looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Strategic Commissioning Manager to lead the design and delivery of high-impact services across Adult Social Care and Public Health. This is a pivotal role with influence across £70m+ of commissioned and contracted service provision, delivering improved health, wellbeing, independence and quality of life and outcomes for people across Harrow.

The role will also play a key part in working across the Council, heath, providers and voluntary sector partners to transform how services are designed and delivered – with an increasing focus on preventative and early support within the community.

Leading within the Age Well portfolio, you will:

• Shape and deliver innovative commissioning solutions to improve outcomes for older adults across homecare and reablement, residential and nursing care, extra care housing, support for unpaid carers.
• Drive collaboration and integration across health and social care working closely with Public Health, West and North London Integrated Care System and the Harrow Borough Based Partnership.
• Lead end-to-end commissioning projects from needs analysis and strategy through to procurement, mobilisation and ongoing contract management.
• Build effective partnerships with providers, system partners, community organisations and residents - using engagement and co-production to understand need and inform service design.
• Influence significant budget and investment decisions and ensure services are responsive, high-quality, sustainable and deliver value for money.

You will also represent Harrow at borough, regional and system level - bringing insight, leadership and credibility to key programmes and partnerships.

This position involves travel for business purposes and the postholder may be required to work outside of standard office hours.

PROVISIONAL INTERVIEW DATE: 24/07/26

We’re looking for someone who combines the passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable people with strategic thinking and delivery focus. You will bring:

• Strong experience of commissioning services for older adults within adult social care, public health or health systems.
• Proven experience and ability to analyse data, understand need and translate this into effective service strategy and design.
• The ability to lead change and transformation across complex partnerships.
• Experience of developing and implementing contract and market management approaches to shape a sustainable, high-quality and responsive care market
• Experience of stakeholder and provider engagement including overseeing collaborative forums and alliances to build effective relationships across the market
• Confidence working at pace, influencing senior stakeholders and navigating political environments.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Robert.Mackenzie-Wilson, Head of Service - Age Well Comissioning

robert.mackenzie-wilson@harrow.gov.uk

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

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