Commissioning Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £44,711 i £48,710 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hereford, Midlands, HR4 0LE |
| Cwmni: | Herefordshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 58439331 |
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About The Role
Job Title: Commissioning Manager Starting Well
Contract: Permanent 4 days per week (30 hrs) with option to extend to 37.5 hrs from April 2027 subject to service need.
Location: Plough Lane/Hybrid with Home Working
Hours: 30
Salary: £44,711 - £48,710 (pro-rata)
Closing date: 24thth November
Interview: 10th December 2025
Commissioning Manager – Starting Well
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Commissioning Manager to join our Starting Well team. This is a pivotal role where you will lead the commissioning in your area of responsibility, with value-for-money services that support some of our most vulnerable children and young people. You will be instrumental in delivering service objectives across all stages of the commissioning cycle—from needs analysis and service design to implementation and review.
Your work will ensure robust contract and performance management, promote effective partnerships, and support market development to deliver outstanding outcomes for children, young people, and families.
This portfolio covers a range of contracts for example out of hours emergency duty, Independent Visitor arrangements and regional placement frameworks. A specific focus in also on regional working, market engagement and cost management. The successful applicant will be confident in managing complex negotiations including uplift and invoice queries. The successful applicant will also be an effective communicator who can work locally and regionally confidently reaching out to providers promoting value, quality and sufficiency.
Our Mission
As a directorate, our mission is to “enable diverse, inclusive, vibrant, connected communities where people feel safe, keep well and look out for each other.” If you are passionate about commissioning and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we invite you to help shape the future of Herefordshire Council and contribute to our mission of delivering excellent public services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning of services in your portfolio area that meet the needs of children and young people, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and value for money.
- Develop and deliver commissioning strategies and plans in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Manage contracts and monitor performance to ensure services meet agreed outcomes.
- Work closely with senior leaders, corporate colleagues, service users, and carers to co-produce service improvements.
- Support market shaping and development to ensure a sustainable and responsive provider landscape.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in leading commissioning strategies in social care, early intervention, or prevention services.
- Skilled in applying the full commissioning cycle, including needs assessment, planning, service design, implementation, and evaluation.
- A confident collaborator, able to build strong relationships with stakeholders across sectors.
- Committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through innovative and evidence-based approaches.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role with Zoe Richards, Head of Service – Starting Well, please contact
CWrecruitment@herefordshire.gov.uk
We Offer
- A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Starting Salary of £44,711 (pro-rata)
- Relocation Payment Relocation package of up to £5,000 available
- Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress
- Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum with line manager approval.
- Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector.
One of Herefordshire’s biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We’re excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures.
To find out more about what it’s like to live, work and thrive at Herefordshire Council please visit our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?
Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and want to make a difference, we encourage you to consider an application or to get in contact, you may be the perfect fit we’re seeking!
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk.
Creating an inclusive workplace
Employee Network Groups play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
Employee Network Groups are a collective of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and who come together to initiate positive change in their work place. Our groups include: Black and Asian Staff Networking Group, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Climate and Nature Emergency, Diff-abilities and Armed Forces/ Veterans. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please click here.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Community Wellbeing is connecting and belonging to the place where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community.
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity.
All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant;
- We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
Stronger Together, Building brighter futures
About The Company
The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more:
Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28
Job Title: Commissioning Manager Starting Well
Contract: Permanent 4 days per week (30 hrs) with option to extend to 37.5 hrs from April 2027 subject to service need.
Location: Plough Lane/Hybrid with Home Working
Hours: 30
Salary: £44,711 - £48,710 (pro-rata)
Closing date: 24thth November
Interview: 10th December 2025
Commissioning Manager – Starting Well
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Commissioning Manager to join our Starting Well team. This is a pivotal role where you will lead the commissioning in your area of responsibility, with value-for-money services that support some of our most vulnerable children and young people. You will be instrumental in delivering service objectives across all stages of the commissioning cycle—from needs analysis and service design to implementation and review.
Your work will ensure robust contract and performance management, promote effective partnerships, and support market development to deliver outstanding outcomes for children, young people, and families.
This portfolio covers a range of contracts for example out of hours emergency duty, Independent Visitor arrangements and regional placement frameworks. A specific focus in also on regional working, market engagement and cost management. The successful applicant will be confident in managing complex negotiations including uplift and invoice queries. The successful applicant will also be an effective communicator who can work locally and regionally confidently reaching out to providers promoting value, quality and sufficiency.
Our Mission
As a directorate, our mission is to “enable diverse, inclusive, vibrant, connected communities where people feel safe, keep well and look out for each other.” If you are passionate about commissioning and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we invite you to help shape the future of Herefordshire Council and contribute to our mission of delivering excellent public services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning of services in your portfolio area that meet the needs of children and young people, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and value for money.
- Develop and deliver commissioning strategies and plans in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Manage contracts and monitor performance to ensure services meet agreed outcomes.
- Work closely with senior leaders, corporate colleagues, service users, and carers to co-produce service improvements.
- Support market shaping and development to ensure a sustainable and responsive provider landscape.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in leading commissioning strategies in social care, early intervention, or prevention services.
- Skilled in applying the full commissioning cycle, including needs assessment, planning, service design, implementation, and evaluation.
- A confident collaborator, able to build strong relationships with stakeholders across sectors.
- Committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through innovative and evidence-based approaches.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role with Zoe Richards, Head of Service – Starting Well, please contact
CWrecruitment@herefordshire.gov.uk
We Offer
- A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Starting Salary of £44,711 (pro-rata)
- Relocation Payment Relocation package of up to £5,000 available
- Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress
- Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum with line manager approval.
- Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector.
One of Herefordshire’s biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We’re excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures.
To find out more about what it’s like to live, work and thrive at Herefordshire Council please visit our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?
Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and want to make a difference, we encourage you to consider an application or to get in contact, you may be the perfect fit we’re seeking!
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk.
Creating an inclusive workplace
Employee Network Groups play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
Employee Network Groups are a collective of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and who come together to initiate positive change in their work place. Our groups include: Black and Asian Staff Networking Group, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Climate and Nature Emergency, Diff-abilities and Armed Forces/ Veterans. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please click here.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Community Wellbeing is connecting and belonging to the place where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community.
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity.
All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant;
- We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
Stronger Together, Building brighter futures
About The Company
The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more:
Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28
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