Head of Commissioning & Market Developement for Community and Housing

Summary: The Head of Commissioning & Market Development for Community and Housing is a strategic leadership role within a local authority in London, focusing on overseeing commissioning, procurement, and market shaping across Adult Social Care, Housing, and Libraries. The position aims to drive transformation and improve outcomes for residents through effective management of multidisciplinary teams and large-scale contracts. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to navigate politically sensitive environments. This is a high-impact interim position with a focus on immediate results and collaboration with various sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee commissioning, procurement, and market shaping across Adult Social Care, Housing, and Libraries.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including contracts, brokerage, BI, and financial assessments.
• Manage large-scale contracts and procurement processes.
• Deliver cost efficiencies and service transformation focused on resident outcomes.
• Collaborate with NHS, voluntary sector, and internal senior stakeholders.
• Apply Care Act duties and public procurement law in a strategic commissioning context.

Key Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and commercial insight.
• Leadership experience in politically sensitive, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to improve contract performance and drive innovation.
• Financial oversight of commissioning budgets (£40m+).
• Ability to quickly adapt and deliver results in a short-term interim role.

Salary (Rate): 600

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other