Job DescriptionSalary: £46,142 - £48,226 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Wednesday 15 October 2025 Commissioning - Enhancing Outcomes We are looking for a confident and experienced leader to manage our Commissioning Team and help shape services that support people across Wiltshire throughout their lives. You will lead a team of Commissioning Officers, Business Analysts and Apprentices, ensuring high performance, excellent customer service and effective delivery of complex programmes. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team, setting standards, allocating resources and supporting professional development. You will lead on strategic commissioning programmes, working through the full commissioning cycle to deliver outcomes, savings and manage risk. You will also work closely with Commissioning Leads, operational teams, legal services and external partners to ensure services are well-designed, aligned and meet the needs of our communities. This role requires strong leadership, expert knowledge of social care policy and legislation, and the ability to manage complex relationships and competing priorities. You will be expected to respond to service-critical issues, provide expert advice, and contribute to the development of commissioning strategy and policy. You will also ensure safeguarding standards are upheld and that all commissioning activity meets legal and ethical requirements. If you are ready to lead a team that makes a real difference and help deliver joined-up, high-quality services across Wiltshire, we would love to hear from you. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Hollie Stoner, Service Manager - Strategic, at Hollie.Stoner@wiltshire.gov.uk. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!