Strategic Commissioner x 4 in Slough

Pay Level: 9 £54,556 - £60,085 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 per week

Location: Observatory House/Slough/Hybrid

The closing date for applications is midnight on 16th January 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th January 2026.

What you will be doing:

The Commissioning team in Slough is responsible for a wide range of services, and we are looking for 4 Strategic Commissioners to join our new team, which will be expanding further to include an all age approach. With clear vision and priorities to create a vibrant, good quality and sustainable care and support market to support people to reach their potential, in our supportive and inclusive team environment, we will give you the opportunity, skills, learning and development opportunities to equip you to excel in your role.

You will develop and implement strategies, systems and processes to improve the way in which services are commissioned, improving outcomes for individuals and their families, through key commissioning activity working with key partners including people with lived experience and our co-production network. You will have a varied range of change and transformation initiatives including service design, redesign, and decommissioning.

You will ensure that national and local priorities are reflected in commissioning decisions and lead on service developments that support the strategic intent of the Councils and its partners to develop lifelong approaches to prevention, tackling health inequalities and improving independence. Your in-depth knowledge and experience of specific portfolio areas along with a strong understanding of commissioning will help shape adult social care and the preventative offer in Slough. If you are passionate about transforming care, promoting independence, and creating lasting impact, this is your opportunity to lead change and make a difference every day.

Please express a preference for a specific portfolio in your application - Older People, Prevention and Carers, Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and Mental Health.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission. All our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That is why we are committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached.