Head of Commissioning - Adult Social Care Surrey County Council
Location: Surrey Pay Rate: £600 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Interim / Agency Full-Time Reporting to: Executive Director - Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships (AWHP)
Meta Description (SEO optimised): Surrey County Council seeks an Interim Head of Commissioning (Adult Social Care). £600 p/d umbrella. Lead LGR transformation, commissioning & provider engagement.
Surrey County Council is seeking an experienced Head of Commissioning - Adult Social Care to lead a critical transformation programme in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a senior interim opportunity to shape commissioning strategy, ensure continuity of services, and support the transition into two new unitary councils .
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships, you will provide strategic leadership, stability, and assurance across commissioning, provider engagement, and system transformation during a period of significant change.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Adult Social Care commissioning transformation programme across Surrey
* Ensure a smooth and effective transition into two new unitary councils under LGR
* Implement and oversee the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for providers supporting individuals with:
o Learning Disabilities
o Autism
o Mental Health needs
* Act as the single point of contact for commissioning-related transformation work
* Build trust and confidence with providers, elected members, and senior stakeholders
* Ensure providers are fully engaged and aligned with the LGR transition process
* Support the completion and implementation of a new community support tender exercise
* Embed a care technology strategy across Adult Social Care for the two new organisations
* Adapt to a changing policy and operational landscape, responding to emerging priorities
Skills & Experience Required
* Significant experience in Adult Social Care commissioning
* Strong programme and transformation management expertise within local government or similar complex systems
* Proven ability to lead large-scale organisational change and transition programmes
* In-depth knowledge of Dynamic Purchasing Systems, procurement, and tendering processes
* Experience embedding care technology and digital transformation across ASC
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with elected members and providers
* Strong strategic thinking, communication, and adaptability
Driving licence not required.
Key Stakeholders & Customers
You will work closely with:
* Elected Members
* Adult Social Care operational teams
* Commissioning and programme colleagues
* Senior leadership overseeing LGR transition
Externally, you will engage with:
* Care providers supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs
* Community support providers involved in tender exercises
* Care technology and digital solution providers
* Service users and families reliant on Adult Social Care services
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This role is ideal for senior professionals with experience as a Head of Commissioning, Assistant Director, Programme Director, or Transformation Lead within Adult Social Care. Candidates with expertise in Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), ASC commissioning, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, procurement, provider engagement, and care technology implementation will be particularly well suited. This opportunity is perfect for those seeking interim leadership roles in Surrey, offering a competitive £600 per day umbrella rate and the chance to influence system-wide change at a senior strategic level.
Why Join Surrey County Council?
* £600 per day umbrella rate
* High-profile senior leadership role during LGR
* Direct reporting line to Executive Director level
* Opportunity to shape future ASC commissioning structures
* Influence outcomes for adults, families, and providers across Surrey
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