Job Description Senior Commissioning Manager | 10292 | fixed term contract until 31 March 2028/secondment opportunity | 37 hours per week | £56,912 to £62,618 per annum | Grade M | Norwich We are looking for a Senior Commissioning Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of key social care and health commissioning strategies across Norfolk. This is a senior role managing a key element of commissioning activity within the authority and in partnership with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Seeking to innovate and integrate at every opportunity with regard to system and service design. You will build and maintain excellent relationships with multiple organisations and stakeholders, including people with lived experience. You will play an important role in the strategic commissioning, management and transformation of Norfolk's Residential and Nursing Care Market, through effective coproduction of commissioning strategies and the design of delivery mechanisms that result in cost effective, outcome driven services for the people of Norfolk. We are seeking a strategic and dynamic individual. You should have strong experience managing complex commissioning projects and have the ability to create and manage a successful partnership environment. For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Chris Jones, Assistant Director, Strategic Commissioning and Care Markets chris.jones@norfolk.gov.uk or call 01603 222279. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 10 May 2026 All other applicants closing date: 17 May 2026 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.