• An interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personalised Commissioning Manager to join an Integrated Commissioning Team on a project basis.

• The successful candidate will lead on personalised commissioning arrangements for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

• The role involves overseeing complex individual placements, driving service transformation, and working collaboratively across health and social care systems to improve outcomes and reduce reliance on inpatient care.

• This post sits within an integrated team jointly operated between local authority and NHS partners, focusing on individualised care coordination and strategic commissioning for vulnerable adults.

• Lead commissioning and oversight of Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TRs) and Dynamic Support Register (DSR) processes.

• Manage a small caseload of individuals with complex needs, coordinating funding, care planning, and provider engagement.

• Collaborate with clinicians, local authority teams, NHS colleagues, and providers to support appropriate placements and reduce hospital admissions.

• Monitor project delivery and provide regular updates on outcomes and financial management.

• Contribute to service development, quality assurance, and market shaping across supported living, employment, and housing pathways.

• Chair multi-agency and stakeholder meetings and represent commissioning at strategic forums.

• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion in commissioning practice and service delivery.

• Facilitate workforce development and knowledge sharing across care teams on commissioning tools and systems (e.g., DSR, C(E)TRs).

• Coordinate internal reporting and maintain accurate financial records for individual placements.

• Promote adherence to Section 117 funding, safeguarding, and legal responsibilities in all placements and commissioning activity.

• Extensive experience in commissioning or providing services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs.

• Strong understanding of C(E)TRs, DSR, and Section 117 aftercare funding processes.

• Proven track record of managing complex cases and facilitating multi-agency care coordination.

• Deep knowledge of NHS and local authority commissioning structures, policies, and governance.

• Ability to analyse and interpret financial and performance data to inform decision-making.

• High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with ability to write and present reports to senior stakeholders.

• Proficiency in project management, service redesign, and performance monitoring.

• Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office, commissioning databases, and digital collaboration tools.

• Experience of working with elected members, senior clinicians, social workers, and third-sector providers.

• Understanding of key national programmes such as the Learning Disability and Autism Programme, Annual Health Checks, and LeDeR reviews.

• Working Pattern: Hybrid (some office/placement location attendance required).

• Hours: 37.5 per week.