Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager - Age Well - Ref: SS03526
G12: £55,662 - £59,490 per annum.

Join Our New Commissioning Team and Help Shape the Future of Services in Walsall.

Walsall Council is embarking on an exciting commissioning transformation programme and we are looking for a confident, innovative and outcome-focused Commissioning Manager to join our newly integrated Commissioning Team. 

Following a review of commissioning functions across the Council, we are investing significantly in a new approach to commissioning that brings together expertise from across Health, Care and Communities. Our ambition is simple: to deliver better outcomes for residents through more collaborative, evidence-based and person-centred commissioning. 

This is a unique opportunity to join Walsall Council at a pivotal time and take a leading role in shaping the future of residential and nursing care services for older people across the borough. 

Our Approach Will Focus On: 

• Delivering outcomes that matter to local people 
   

• Strengthening co-production and community engagement 
   

• Developing people and place-based commissioning approaches 
   

• Working collaboratively across organisational boundaries 
   

• Building stronger partnerships with providers, NHS partners and wider stakeholders 
   

• Creating sustainable, innovative and high-quality residential and nursing care services  
   

As part of our commissioning transformation journey, you will lead and support programmes that improve lives, strengthen the local care market and ensure residents receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. 

Why Work With Us? 

Make a Real Difference: Lead work that directly improves the quality, safety and sustainability of residential and nursing care for older people in Walsall. 

Be Part of Change: Join a forward-thinking council at a time of significant investment and transformation in commissioning. 

Professional Development: Benefit from continuous learning, career development opportunities and exposure to complex strategic programmes. 

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, ambitious and inclusive environment. 

Strategic Projects: Lead and contribute to programmes that drive meaningful improvement across health, care and community services. 

Commissioning - Age Well 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Commissioning Manager to join our Age Well Commissioning Team. This role will focus on leading commissioning activity across residential and nursing care services, ensuring individuals receive high-quality, person-centred support in environments that promote dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing. 

Working closely with providers, health partners, operational colleagues, quality assurance, safeguarding, finance, legal, procurement and wider stakeholders, you will lead the development of sustainable, high-quality services that meet current and future needs across Walsall’s ageing population. 

This is a strategically important area of development, presenting significant opportunities to influence the residential and nursing care market, strengthen quality assurance, support market sustainability and shape innovative approaches to supporting older people. 

The postholder will lead a range of commissioning projects and business-as-usual activity, using the commissioning cycle to analyse need, design provision, manage change and deliver improved outcomes and value for money. 

About You 

You will have substantial experience of commissioning, service development, contract management, project delivery or partnership working within health, social care or a related public service environment. You will be able to work strategically and operationally, manage complex information, influence partners and lead change across a diverse provider market.  

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new era of commissioning in Walsall and improve outcomes for older people across the borough. 

Interested in Finding Out More? 

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:  
Leeona Marsh  
Head of Commissioning (Age Well)  
Leeona.Marsh@walsall.gov.uk 

Ready to Apply? 

We would love to hear from you. 

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.  Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.

Closing Date: 21st October 2026
Please note that this a re-advertisement - previous applicants need not re-apply.

Safer Recruitment 

Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment and actively contribute to a culture of safeguarding. 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for Public Sector Workers. The postholder will be required to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues in accurate spoken English. 

A unique opportunity to help shape a new era of commissioning in Walsall and improve outcomes for older people across the borough. 

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
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