Interim Adult Commissioning Programme Lead
Wiltshire Council
Hybrid Working | Inside IR35
Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Interim Adult Commissioning Programme Lead to provide strategic leadership and drive delivery during a critical period of commissioning activity within Adult Social Care.
This is a hands-on, delivery‑focused interim role, with immediate responsibility for leading and progressing major re‑procurement programmes across:
* Homecare
* Residential and nursing care
* Supported living
You will also take the lead on provider fee uplift negotiations, balancing market sustainability, affordability, and value for money.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver complex adult social care re‑procurement programmes at pace
* Manage provider fee negotiations and market sustainability activity
* Provide grip, assurance, and risk management across multiple commissioning programmes
* Support commissioning teams through periods of high demand and external scrutiny
* Operate confidently within governance, financial, and contractual frameworks
* Report directly to the Director of Commissioning
About You
We’re keen to hear from experienced interims who bring:
* Significant senior leadership experience in adult social care commissioning
* A strong track record of leading complex re‑procurement programmes
* Extensive transformation and programme leadership experience
* Proven success in provider fee negotiations
* Sound understanding of governance, finance, and contract management
* A credible, pragmatic, and outcomes‑focused leadership style with the ability to add value quickly
Contract Details
* Location: Hybrid working – minimum 50% onsite at County Hall, Trowbridge
* Rate: Please submit your CV with your required hourly rate
* IR35: Inside IR35