Commissioning Manager

Job Overview

Our Commissioning and Market Management Service is made up of two teams – commissioning and quality and care provisioning. These service areas provide focus on strategic commissioning activity, with a robust work programme and priorities in place, and then on the oversight of the commissioned market as well as care provisioning (brokerage) services. Each led by a Head of Service, the teams will have responsibility for ensuring that residents of Oldham with care and support needs can have confidence in the local care sector to deliver services of choice, that are of good quality and sustainable, and able to provide support in a strength based, preventative way. Our services are inclusive and recognise the diverse needs of the borough. We will work in partnership to create the conditions for our communities to stay safe, well and remain independent for as long as possible. We want our residents to experience and live the highest quality of life possible. You will be joining a fantastic team in a supportive and dynamic environment. Please refer to the Advert Writing and Inclusive Recruitment Guidance available under the ‘Recruitment’ section of the intranet to make sure your advert is inclusive and stands out.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the management of key commissioning priorities ensuring the effective delivery of strategic commissioning programmes, which involves data and insight and analysis of, producing project briefs, all to ensure that Care Act duties are fulfilled. You will be responsible for ensuring that coproduction is embedded in all strategic commissioning activity which incorporates effective community engagement so that adult social care commissioning strategies and commissioned services are directly shaped by and deliver the social care, health, learning and wellbeing needs of individuals and of local communities.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification, or evidence of continued personal development linked to commissioning in health and/or social care services
• Recent and proven experience of leading on key commissioning priorities covering all aspects of the commissioning cycle, including from initial concept, the procurement process, the implementation of the contract including ongoing monitoring.
• A proven track record of successful leadership within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity with a developed understanding of the issues facing health and adult social care.
• A proven record of success in communicating and engaging with a wide range of internal and external bodies, building partnerships and productive working relationships.

Community Vision

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We\’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

Values and Behaviours

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10 years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support
• Staff recognition and celebration events
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.