Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager

Job introduction

Job title: Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager (Care Market)

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

The role of Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager (Care Market) will provide strategic leadership in transforming adult social care and health services across Liverpool. This high‑impact position is responsible for shaping commissioning strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring that services deliver improved outcomes, better value for money, and a sustainable, high‑quality care system for residents.

In the role of Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager (Care Market), you will work closely with the Director for Strategic Commissioning and the wider management team to lead fast‑paced transformation programmes aligned to the Adult Social Care Strategy / Living Better Lives Vision. Your portfolio will include the strategic development, commissioning, and implementation of services that support adults of working age who are Care Act eligible.

• As a Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager you will be a part of the delivery of commissioning strategies across priority areas, ensuring alignment with local needs, national policy, and Council objectives
• As a Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager you will be a part of the delivery of complex transformation programmes that modernise and improve adult social care pathways
• As a Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager you will market shaping and provider collaboration, strengthening the external care market to ensure quality, sustainability, and innovation
• As a Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager you will drive strengths‑based, reablement and independence‑focused approaches, reducing demand and enabling people to live independently
• As a Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager you will provide strategic leadership across multi‑agency partnerships, influencing system partners and contributing to integrated commissioning arrangements
• As a Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager you will ensure commissioning decisions are evidence‑based, outcome‑focused, and deliver value for money
• As a Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager you will be a part of the leading and supporting teams to deliver high‑quality commissioning practice and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Your demonstrable knowledge as a Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager (Care Market) will include substantial experience in adult social care commissioning, strong strategic and analytical skills, and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, politically sensitive environment
  

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 26th April 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 27th April 2026
Interview date: Thursday 7th May 2026 and Friday 8th May 2026
Interview type: Face-to-face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lesley Brown,

Head of Strategic Commissioning – Care Markets – lesley.brown@liverpool.gov.uk

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

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