Job Overview
Head of Commissioning Adult Social Care – Caseload 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.
Responsibilities
* 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
* 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.
Stakeholders
* Internal customers: elected members, Adult Social Care teams, programme and commissioning colleagues, senior leadership overseeing the transition to new unitary councils.
* External: care providers supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions; community support providers in tender exercises; technology providers delivering care tech solutions; service users and their families.
Contact / Notes
Team reporting directly to the executive director of AWHP.
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