Role: Head of Commissioning REF 124758 Contract Length: Until 24/03/26 Location: Hybrid/Reigate - at least one day per week in the office but all negotiable and flexible. IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £650 per day Security Clearance: Enhanced DBS Spinwell is recruiting for a Head of Commissioning for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF COMMISSIONING Lead the current transformation programme across Surrey County in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Ensure smooth transition into two new unitary councils. Implement the Dynamic Purchasing System for providers supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. Act as the single point of contact for the work, providing trust and confidence to providers and elected members. Ensure providers are fully engaged with the LGR process. Support the completion and implementation of a new community support tender exercise. Embed care technology strategy across Adult Social Care (ASC) for two new organisations. Adapt to a changing landscape and address additional priority areas as they arise. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HEAD OF COMMISSIONING Strong programme management and commissioning expertise, particularly in health and social care. Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation and transition projects within local government or similar settings. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, building trust with providers and elected members. Knowledge of Dynamic Purchasing Systems, procurement, and tendering processes. Experience embedding care technology strategies across Adult Social Care. Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and adaptability to a changing landscape. If you are a Head of Commissioning, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About You Not Specified Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About Us