At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commissioning efforts to improve health and social care for all ages.
- Company: Tameside Council, a forward-thinking organisation focused on quality and outcomes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to achieving the best for residents.
- Why this job: Shape the future of services and impact lives positively in your community.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in commissioning and understanding of social care regulations.
The predicted salary is between 111070 - 111070 £ per year.
Salary: £111,070
Location: Tameside Council
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Are you an ambitious and values-driven commissioning leader ready to make a real, lasting difference to children, young people, adults, and families? We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Director of All Age Commissioning to shape the future of our all-age health and social care system. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a clear focus on quality, outcomes, prevention, and partnership working.
You will play a pivotal role in transforming services, strengthening our provider market, and delivering better outcomes for our residents. You will oversee commissioning strategies, market shaping, contract management, and partnership delivery across the whole age-range.
What you’ll bring:
- A proven track record of senior leadership in commissioning
- Deep understanding of social care regulations, contract and performance management
- Experience in managing contract compliance, service quality, and commissioning outcomes
- Ability to develop and influence a sustainable, high-quality provider market
- Capability to develop integrated commissioning models across health and social care
- The ability to inspire teams and build trusted relationships across systems
Why join us:
This is an opportunity to shape the future of commissioning to improve outcomes for children and adults at a time of significant national reform and local ambition. You’ll join a collaborative, values-driven organisation that is committed to achieving the very best for our residents. If you are a strategic and compassionate leader who thrives on challenge and wants to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Amin Aziz 07709 514141 or email: amin.aziz@penna.com Tom Niven on 07860 657044 or email: tom.niven@penna.com
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Assistant Director -All Age Commissioning employer: Tameside Council
Tameside Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees while striving to make a meaningful impact on the community. With a strong focus on collaboration, values-driven leadership, and professional development, we offer a supportive work culture where you can thrive and grow in your career. Join us in shaping the future of health and social care for all ages, and be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality outcomes for our residents.
