Summary
This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, aimed at leading a targeted programme of financial recovery and transformation within adult social care commissioning.
The primary focus is on recovering outstanding debt linked to commissioned services, while designing and embedding robust systems, processes, and governance to ensure sustainable financial management and prevent recurrence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive approach to financial recovery within commissioning services.
- Define policies, frameworks, and governance for effective financial management.
- Drive a system-wide transformation programme that addresses root causes of financial issues.
- Lead debt recovery activity, working closely with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and health partners to reconcile and recover outstanding funding.
- Establish clear financial accountability and ownership across commissioning services.
- Monitor financial performance and implement controls to improve transparency and reporting.
Requirements
Essential Experience Required
Extensive experience in commissioning-led transformation within local government or a similar public sector environment.
Proven track record of delivering financial recovery or improvement programmes.
Experience designing and embedding systems, processes, and governance frameworks to improve performance.
Essential Qualifications Required
Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Public Administration, Finance, Health & Social Care, or related discipline).
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Relevant professional or leadership qualification (desirable).
Additional Information
Working hours: 37 hours per week.
Rate: £550–£650 per day (inside IR35, flexibility for exceptional candidates) - please state YOUR pay rate on your CV.
Duration: To be agreed (focused delivery with defined milestones).
On-site requirement: 1-2 days on site.
Schedule: We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.