• An experienced Older People's Commissioner is sought to lead the design, commissioning, and transformation of adult social care services focused on older people.

• This role will shape and deliver high-quality services, including Homecare and Extra Care, through strategic commissioning and collaborative working with internal teams and external partners across health and social care.

• The postholder will also lead the implementation of the Older People’s Strategy, working through established steering and task groups to improve outcomes for residents.

• This is a key role within a dynamic commissioning team, supporting innovation, integration, and person-centred care.

• Lead and manage strategic commissioning and transformation projects for older people’s services, including residential care, Extra Care, and Homecare.

• Deliver end-to-end commissioning activities aligned with strategic objectives and commissioning plans.

• Lead the recommissioning of services such as:

• Extra Care – Care and Support component

• Homecare, including Homefirst, Reablement, Discharge to Assess (Pathway 2), and long-term care.

• Oversee implementation of the Older People’s Strategy and delivery of associated action plans.

• Provide expert advice, drawing on national and international best practice to improve service outcomes.

• Organise and deliver market engagement and co-production activities with partners, stakeholders, and service users.

• Develop service specifications based on local needs and work closely with the Co-production Network.

• Monitor and evaluate commissioned services, identifying gaps and driving improvements.

• Collaborate with procurement and commercial teams to ensure compliant and value-for-money tendering processes.

• Ensure safeguarding and service quality issues are addressed and resolved with robust improvement planning.

• Explore and implement innovative funding or resource-sharing solutions across sectors.

• Proven experience in strategic commissioning within adult social care, particularly for older people.

• Strong track record of commissioning Homecare and Extra Care services.

• Excellent project and change management skills, with the ability to lead complex initiatives.

• Experience working in partnership across health, social care, and voluntary sectors.

• In-depth understanding of service transformation, co-production, and market engagement.

• High-level analytical skills, with ability to interpret performance and financial data to inform decisions.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to operate effectively in a politically sensitive environment.

• Strong digital literacy and confidence using remote collaboration tools.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, membership of a relevant professional body.

• Knowledge of local government operations and adult social care legislation.

• The closing date: 16/09/2025 @17:00.