Head of Commissioning

 

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Job Role Head of Commissioning Adult Social Care

 

 

Caseload Lead the current transformation

programme across Surrey County in

preparation for Local Government

Reorganisation (LGR).

Ensure smooth transition into two new

unitary councils.

Implement the Dynamic Purchasing

System for providers supporting

individuals with learning disabilities,

autism, and mental health conditions.

Act as the single point of contact for the

work, providing trust and confidence to

providers and elected members.

Ensure providers are fully engaged with

the LGR process.

 

 

 

Support the completion and

implementation of a new community

support tender exercise.

Embed care technology strategy across

Adult Social Care (ASC) for two new

organisations.

Adapt to a changing landscape and

address additional priority areas as they

arise.

Skills & Experience:

Strong programme management and

commissioning expertise, particularly in

health and social care. Proven ability to

lead large-scale transformation and

transition projects within local

government or similar settings. Skilled in

stakeholder engagement, building trust

with providers and elected members.

Knowledge of Dynamic Purchasing

Systems, procurement, and tendering

processes. Experience embedding care

technology strategies across Adult Social

Care. Excellent communication, strategic

thinking, and adaptability to a changing

landscape.

 

Car Driving no

 

 

 

Team reporting directly to the executive

director of AWHP.

 

 

Customers

The main internal customers for

this role include elected members, Adult

Social Care teams, programme and

commissioning colleagues, and senior

leadership overseeing the transition to

new unitary councils. Externally, the role

will work closely with care providers

supporting individuals with learning

disabilities, autism, and mental health

conditions, community support providers

involved in tender exercises, technology

providers delivering care tech solutions,

and ultimately service users and their

families who rely on these services.

 

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