Senior Commissioner – Adult Learning Disabilities Commissioning

Senior Commissioning Lead – Adult Learning Disabilities
4 days per week / 3-month initial contract (likely to extend)
£450-£500 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working, 2 days per week on site

South West London

 

Are you ready to lead significant transformation that will directly improve outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and autism? As Senior Commissioning Lead, you will report into a senior leadership team and take ownership of high-profile commissioning programmes that influence services, providers, families and communities. This is an opportunity to shape future provision, drive innovation and deliver meaningful change at pace while ensuring value for money and sustainable outcomes.

 

 

• Lead service transformation programmes from service review through to recommissioning and implementation
• Drive co-production with people who draw on services, carers and providers to develop inclusive community-based support
• Own the commissioning strategy, ensuring services promote independence, prevention and improved outcomes
• Deliver value for money, overseeing budgets, performance measures and service specifications
• Influence key system partners, including health, voluntary sector and provider organisations, to deliver long-term change

 

 

• Proven experience of local authority commissioning within learning disability and/or autism services
• Demonstrable success delivering transformational change and measurable service improvements
• Strong experience managing complex procurement and contract management activity
• Ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders and decision-makers
• Excellent analytical, reporting and business case development skills

 

This Senior Commissioning Lead appointment is a critical role with significant visibility and accountability from day one. You will be joining a programme of change that requires a confident commissioner who can balance strategic thinking with delivery, build strong partnerships and translate vision into practical outcomes.

 

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make an immediate impact while shaping longer-term commissioning and transformation plans, we would be keen to speak with you.

 

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be interested, please contact the consultant on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

 

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.)

 

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