Commissioning Manager - Maternity Cover
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £51,356 i £55,620 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Peterborough City Council |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 0810 |
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This is an exciting part time opportunity to join the Adult's Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Manager for the Learning Disability and Autism portfolio. Along with your job-share partner, you will be supporting the commissioning of services for adults with learning disabilities or autism specifically around their accommodation needs, including residential and supported living services.
This is a one-year maternity leave cover. This is also a hybrid role, with opportunity to work from both home and the office base Occasional local travel to visit services (e.g. accommodation settings) is also required. In terms of schedule, there may be some flexibility on when the part time hours (18.5 hours) can be delivered, and any queries should be directed to the recruitment manager.
All about the Role
As a Commissioning Manager you will manage and deliver the strategic commissioning cycle, looking at the long-term needs within the city, as well as reconciliation to the council's budget planning cycle. You will also be responsible for the delivery and management of contracts to meet the identified need, including relationships with providers and quality of delivery. Please see main website for details of what our day-to-day work may include.
All about our Team
Local Authorities hold responsibilities under the Care Act to ensure that residents receive the care and support they need – either in their own homes, in the community or in specialist settings such as supported living or care homes. The Adults Commissioning Team are responsible for ensuring that we have the right, high quality services in Peterborough to meet that need.
In Peterborough we operate a ‘full cycle' commissioning team, which means we are responsible for the commissioning of services as well as the contract and quality management.
The team consists of a broad array of experience and exposure to Adult Social Care, both professionally and personally, with some staff joining the team with no experience but the skills and drive to succeed in the role. The supportive culture within the team provides opportunities to develop and has led to members of the team progressing from Officers to Managers.
We are a strong, inclusive and friendly team and have a supportive, open and honest culture and value opportunities to do things differently. We are looking for people to join our team who value and thrive in this type of environment.
We welcome applications from candidates who have:
Experience of working in commissioning or contract management
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and engage a wide group of internal and external stakeholders to achieve a common goal
Good analytical skills
The ability to lead in the development and implementation of quantitative and qualitative national and locally agreed outcomes
Excellent project and programme managing skills
Budget monitoring skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient organisational and planning skills
An enthusiastic attitude and an eagerness to learn
Are innovative and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and their families, this could be the role for you.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
The Government has announced widespread changes to local government structures in the eastern region. While Peterborough already exists as a unitary authority, our Cambridgeshire neighbours are a two-tier system with five district councils and one overarching county council. A range of proposals are currently being considered by central government, but will likely result in two or more new unitary authorities on the current footprint of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
The Adults Commissioning Team are working closely with our Cambridgeshire counterparts to prepare for any proposed changes, and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in transformation projects.
All about our Benefits
Please see website for full details
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
This is a one-year maternity leave cover. This is also a hybrid role, with opportunity to work from both home and the office base Occasional local travel to visit services (e.g. accommodation settings) is also required. In terms of schedule, there may be some flexibility on when the part time hours (18.5 hours) can be delivered, and any queries should be directed to the recruitment manager.
All about the Role
As a Commissioning Manager you will manage and deliver the strategic commissioning cycle, looking at the long-term needs within the city, as well as reconciliation to the council's budget planning cycle. You will also be responsible for the delivery and management of contracts to meet the identified need, including relationships with providers and quality of delivery. Please see main website for details of what our day-to-day work may include.
All about our Team
Local Authorities hold responsibilities under the Care Act to ensure that residents receive the care and support they need – either in their own homes, in the community or in specialist settings such as supported living or care homes. The Adults Commissioning Team are responsible for ensuring that we have the right, high quality services in Peterborough to meet that need.
In Peterborough we operate a ‘full cycle' commissioning team, which means we are responsible for the commissioning of services as well as the contract and quality management.
The team consists of a broad array of experience and exposure to Adult Social Care, both professionally and personally, with some staff joining the team with no experience but the skills and drive to succeed in the role. The supportive culture within the team provides opportunities to develop and has led to members of the team progressing from Officers to Managers.
We are a strong, inclusive and friendly team and have a supportive, open and honest culture and value opportunities to do things differently. We are looking for people to join our team who value and thrive in this type of environment.
We welcome applications from candidates who have:
Experience of working in commissioning or contract management
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and engage a wide group of internal and external stakeholders to achieve a common goal
Good analytical skills
The ability to lead in the development and implementation of quantitative and qualitative national and locally agreed outcomes
Excellent project and programme managing skills
Budget monitoring skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient organisational and planning skills
An enthusiastic attitude and an eagerness to learn
Are innovative and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and their families, this could be the role for you.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
The Government has announced widespread changes to local government structures in the eastern region. While Peterborough already exists as a unitary authority, our Cambridgeshire neighbours are a two-tier system with five district councils and one overarching county council. A range of proposals are currently being considered by central government, but will likely result in two or more new unitary authorities on the current footprint of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
The Adults Commissioning Team are working closely with our Cambridgeshire counterparts to prepare for any proposed changes, and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in transformation projects.
All about our Benefits
Please see website for full details
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.