Commissioning Service Manager
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £64,844 to £68,987 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6199 |
Summary
Commissioning – Enhancing Lives, Empowering Communities
We are excited to offer a rare and rewarding opportunity for an exceptional leader to join our passionate and forward-thinking Commissioning Quality Assurance and Performance Team as the Service Manager.
Our Commissioning Directorate plays a vital role in shaping the future of accommodation and community-based support for children, young people, and adults. We take a whole-life approach, ensuring residents receive the right support at every stage of their journey.
In this role, you will lead a specialist service, working closely with the Head of Service for Adults to drive performance and deliver outstanding outcomes. You will oversee provider relationships and contract monitoring, ensuring services meet the highest standards. As a subject matter expert, you will influence commissioning strategies that make a real difference and champion collaboration with partners, including health services, to maximise public satisfaction.
What we’re looking for:
A relevant degree or substantial experience in evidence-based commissioning and staff leadership.
Excellent knowledge of commissioning practices, including working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other regulatory bodies.
A solid understanding of legislation, such as the Care Act, with the ability to lead strategically in a politically diverse environment.
If you are ready to make a lasting impact and help shape services that truly enhance lives across Wiltshire, we would love to hear from you.
We are excited to offer a rare and rewarding opportunity for an exceptional leader to join our passionate and forward-thinking Commissioning Quality Assurance and Performance Team as the Service Manager.
Our Commissioning Directorate plays a vital role in shaping the future of accommodation and community-based support for children, young people, and adults. We take a whole-life approach, ensuring residents receive the right support at every stage of their journey.
In this role, you will lead a specialist service, working closely with the Head of Service for Adults to drive performance and deliver outstanding outcomes. You will oversee provider relationships and contract monitoring, ensuring services meet the highest standards. As a subject matter expert, you will influence commissioning strategies that make a real difference and champion collaboration with partners, including health services, to maximise public satisfaction.
What we’re looking for:
A relevant degree or substantial experience in evidence-based commissioning and staff leadership.
Excellent knowledge of commissioning practices, including working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other regulatory bodies.
A solid understanding of legislation, such as the Care Act, with the ability to lead strategically in a politically diverse environment.
If you are ready to make a lasting impact and help shape services that truly enhance lives across Wiltshire, we would love to hear from you.
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