Commissioning and Service Development Manager

Posting date:	05 March 2026
Salary:	£51,356.00 to £55,539.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£51356.00 - £55539.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 March 2026
Location:	Northallerton, DL7 8AE
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	F0025-26-0011

Summary

Job Context North Yorkshire is committed to developing and supporting a vibrant and diverse care market that delivers the best possible outcomes and value for money for the people of North Yorkshire. The Commissioning and Service Development Lead will lead a team that specialises in co-producing and commissioning innovative health and care services within one or more of the following portfolios: Prevention Home First (services that support people to remain in their own home) Community Based Support Residential Care Housing with care (extra care, supported living, supported housing) Complexities (mental health, substance use, suicide, neurodiversity, carers, Dementia) The postholder will work flexibly across the county, building strong, collaborative relationship with stakeholders including care and support teams, independent sector providers, voluntary, community and faith sector organisations, NHS partners and housing providers. They will use actionable insight and involve local people to develop the market and co-design localised, high quality services that enable people to live the lives they want to lead. Job Purpose The Commissioning and Service Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the co-design, commissioning and continuous improvement of care and support services in North Yorkshire. A key focus will be on market development, ensuring the provider landscape is diverse, sustainable and capable of meeting current and future demands. Operational Management Lead the commissioning, procurement and continuous improvement of services within the portfolio, ensuring a clear focus on value for money and the best possible outcomes for people Co-lead the development and regular review of the Market Position Statement, Strategic Market Development Plan and relevant Commissioning Strategies Develop and implement robust performance monitoring frameworks for projects, commissioned services and delivery plans, ensuring measurable outcomes, continuous improvement, and compliance with agreed standards. Oversee and lead co-production, consultation, and engagement activities ensuring the voices of people with lived experience and communities are at the heart of service planning, design and transformation Ensure services meet legislative requirements and are in line with national policy and guidance, and emerging good practice Ensure plans and strategies are data-driven and informed by actionable insights into supply, demand and outcomes Provide advice and support in relation to the portfolio and own specialist and technical knowledge. Prepare and present routine finance, performance and project reports for Leadership Teams, Boards and Committees. Contribute to directorate, corporate and partnership projects, supporting the continuous improvement of services and practice, and positively implementing new technology and more efficient ways of working. Support the development and implementation of coherent systems and process to ensure strong market oversight and effective risk management Work independently within your areas of expertise and authority, escalating risks and seeking expert advice when necessary. Deputise for the Head of service when required Participate in the HAS On-Call rota Communication Prepare and present clear, concise and data-driven reports, business cases and briefing papers to senior stakeholders and decision-makers to support strategic planning and informed decision making Engage and communicate effectively with people and communities, ensuring accessibility by using clear, inclusive language and adaptable approaches that meet diverse needs Respond professionally to media enquiries, MP requests, FOIs and complaints To actively highlight and promote good practice and case studies that demonstrate excellent outcomes and a positive impact on peoples lived experience Partnership and Corporate Working Provide senior level representation in strategic forums, boards, partnerships and engagement events, chairing where appropriate Build and maintain collaborative relationships and partnerships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders Develop strong professional relationships with current and potential providers at a senior levelwithin the care market. Collaborate across multiple teams and organisations to ensure successful delivery of strategic projects Exploit opportunities for joint and integrated working in order to maximise efficiencies and get the best outcomes for people Resource Management Provide strong leadership and people management for direct reports, ensuring all team members are supported, motivated, and have the capabilities they need to fulfil their roles Maintain a culture which promotes the values and behaviours of the council In accordance with delegated levels of approval, manage and oversee budgets, ensuring effective and robust financial management processes are adhered to Ensure compliance with health and safety for all activity undertaken by the team. Systems and Information Use complex management information to create actionable insights to inform decision making, business cases, plans and strategies Perform periodic quality control audits on information held by the team Ensure current processes and procedures are followed in relation to record keeping, financial monitoring and ICT. To ensure robust project and programme management systems are in place and adhered to To ensure compliance with GDPR including ownership of the Information Asset register Strategic Management Take strategic responsibility for a defined portfolio of commissioned and directly provided health and social care services Support Heads of Service in strategic planning and delivery of the priorities and ambitions of the Directorate and the wider health and care system Ensure the portfolio is aligned with and delivers on local, directorate and Council wide strategic priorities and ambitions Lead and or contribute to the development of key strategies and plans