Operational Commissioning Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity available to a Operational Commissioning Manager to join our motivated and award winning Adult Social Care team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, Permanent Basis.

As Operational Commissioning Manager you will lead and manage a specialist team of commissioning officers to oversee a range of commissioning, procurement and contracting activities for adult social care to ensure placement sufficiency and improved outcomes for vulnerable adults.

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that the council has a good understanding of needs and performance information so that we are able to target resources and prioritise effectively. This intelligence will also be used to support strategy development and inform commissioning decisions. 

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:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (Pro Rata for Part Time) (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more!

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the directorates with operational commissioning decisions by establishing and maintaining robust and effective commissioning arrangements across the service and with related partner agencies.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with health, housing and social care providers, ICS and council staff, carers and advocates and elected Members.
• To maintain an awareness of developments in legislation and best practice relevant to the commissioning specialism and develop proposals for organisational improvement as appropriate to level.
• To lead the development and implementation of business systems, processes and policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery; improving sufficiency and maintaining a cost-effective market.
• To understanding our local market of care providers, stimulating a diverse range of care and support the sustainability of the sector to maximise outcomes.

Candidate requirements:

• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
• Management qualification or working towards.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
• Able to develop, lead and deliver effective strategies/projects.
• Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at all levels, including senior managers and partners.
• Ability to interrogate & analyse data & information.

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 including 69 primary and 21 secondary, 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.

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

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact chris.clark@wokingham.gov.uk 

Closing: Sunday 2nd February 2025, 11pm

Interviews: 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.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.