Commissioning Manager - Housing, Assets and Programmes (Adult Social Care)

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Commissioning Manager - Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care)

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Commissioning Manager to join our Adult Social Care team at Wokingham Borough Council. This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term role with a focus on housing, assets and programme delivery within commissioning.

As Commissioning Manager, you will lead the planning, commissioning and delivery of specialist accommodation for adults with care and support needs. Your work will help to ensure there are good-quality, suitable housing options available across the borough for the long term.

Working with colleagues and partners, you’ll help shape the development of specialist accommodation such as Extra Care, Supported Living, Learning Disability and Mental Health services, along with Residential and Nursing Care. You’ll lead the Adult Social Care capital and accommodation programme, making sure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with our priorities. Your work will play a key role in helping adults live independently, safely and well

We are looking for someone with experience in capital programmes who brings energy, commitment and strong partnership skills. You will be confident managing complex information, working collaboratively across organisations, and turning long-term strategic plans into tangible outcomes.

This role sits at the heart of our transformation journey, one recently recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as among the best in the country. Following a comprehensive inspection in 2025, Wokingham’s adult social care services were rated “Good” overall, with “Outstanding” for Partnerships & Communities and Learning, Improvement & Innovation. We achieved one of the highest national scores (81%), reflecting our commitment to quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

As part of this journey, Wokingham Borough Council has joined the Social Care Future movement, supporting a vision to transform adult social care so that everyone regardless of age, health condition or disability can live in a place they call home, connected to the people, communities and activities that matter most to them.

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow)

⭐GP Helpline 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key responsibilities

• Drive the strategic development of specialist accommodation across Adult Social Care, including Extra Care, Supported Living, Learning Disability and Mental Health accommodation, and Residential and Nursing Care.

• Lead the Adults Social Care capital and accommodation development programme, ensuring schemes progress on time, on budget and in alignment with strategic needs.

• Shape and maintain a long‑term accommodation strategy aligned to the Adult Social Care Strategy, Local Plan, Housing Strategy and market position statements.

• Ensure accommodation solutions support independence, prevention, wellbeing and the Care Act duties.

• Act as the Council’s specialist adviser on accommodation‑related commissioning, market development and asset utilisation.

Candidate requirements:

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent relevant professional experience).
• Proven ability to lead and successfully deliver large-scale accommodation or capital programmes.
• Strong understanding of Care Act duties, particularly in relation to accommodation and housing responsibilities.
• Demonstrable experience commissioning or delivering specialist accommodation, such as Extra Care, Supported Living or other specialist housing models.
• Experience in capital project delivery, service redesign and/or strategic commissioning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop robust business cases and produce high-quality reports for a range of audiences.

Please note this is a politically restricted post.

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Chris Clark Strategic Lead, Adults Commissioning via email - chris.clark@wokingham.gov.uk

Strictly no agencies.

Closing Date: 22nd March 2026, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.