Job Description
Job Title: Head of Service – Disabilities Commissioning (Interim)
Location: London
Pay: £600 p/d Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Job Type: Interim – 6 months+
Start Date: September 2025
Working Pattern: Hybrid (Part on-site / Part remote) - 3 days
**MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES**
Description:
An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for a strategic, senior-level commissioning leader to take on a pivotal role driving transformation in health services across both children’s and adults’ services.
As Head of Service - Disabilities Commissioning, you will lead the planning, commissioning, and procurement of services for some of the most vulnerable, spanning learning disabilities, autism, SEN, continuing healthcare, and mental health. You’ll oversee a small, focused team and collaborate closely with peers, operational colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to deliver integrated, person-centred, and financially sustainable services.
This post plays a crucial leadership role during a period of structural change. Key priorities include:
* Developing and embedding a revised commissioning operating model.
* Driving innovative programmes such as e-brokerage for supported living and school passenger transport.
* Providing strategic leadership across mental health, CHC, SEN, and S117 commissioning.
* Leading medium-term financial strategy delivery through transformative commissioning.
* Strengthening integrated working across health, housing, and the voluntary sector.
What You’ll Bring:
* Demonstrated success at Head of Service level within commissioning.
* Deep expertise in commissioning innovative, evidence-based health and care services.
* Strong cross-sector collaboration skills and experience leading through change.
* Procurement, contracting, and compliance leadership within complex environments.
* A values-led approach and a commitment to driving better outcomes for vulnerable populations.
This is a high-impact role offering a real chance to shape the future of commissioning during a time of transformation. If you're a strategic leader with a passion for system-wide improvement, we want to hear from you.
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