We have an exciting opportunity for an Adults Commissioner on a full time, permanent basis. The post plays a vital role in Adults Strategic Commissioning and sits within a well established and respected team.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed, where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and working from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
Working predominantly from home, we are looking for a passionate individual who will:
* Support the People Directorate to achieve best outcomes and value for money.
* Deliver a range of activities across all aspects of the commissioning cycle.
* Perform varied and complex tasks, working independently and as part of a team.
You will be a skilled and influential communicator with effective problem-solving and project management skills. A life-long learner, with a passion for achieving the best outcomes, your work instils confidence, trust and credibility.
About the team…
Working in a supportive and well-established team, you will work with colleagues at all levels. You will be part of a team to critically assess current provision, design future service, mobilise solutions and manage change within social care. The team is of significant strategic and commercial importance.
Key responsibilities…
Reporting to the Strategic Commissioning Manager you will:
* Manage a portfolio of projects to deliver to the project plan, facilitating project groups to ensure accountability and the completion of timely objectives.
* Have responsibility for significant high value projects and commissioning strategies, overseeing change management and contract management.
* Ensure a portfolio of contracts deliver according to specification, responding proactively to provider under-performance.
* Draft decision and review papers that include clear options, appraisals and recommendations which demonstrate your analytical and critical thinking.
* Form strong relationships and working partnerships to assist in the strategic development of service and deliver value for money solutions.
Our benefits…
* 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
* Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply).
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
* Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 25th November 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.