Interim Adult Commissioning Programme Lead
Wiltshire Council
Hybrid Working | Inside IR35
Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Interim Adult Commissioning Programme Lead to provide strategic leadership and drive delivery during a critical period of commissioning activity within Adult Social Care.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused interim role, with immediate responsibility for leading and progressing major re‑procurement programmes across:
- Homecare
- Residential and nursing care
- Supported living
You will also take the lead on provider fee uplift negotiations, balancing market sustainability, affordability, and value for money.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex adult social care re‑procurement programmes at pace
- Manage provider fee negotiations and market sustainability activity
- Provide grip, assurance, and risk management across multiple commissioning programmes
- Support commissioning teams through periods of high demand and external scrutiny
- Operate confidently within governance, financial, and contractual frameworks
- Report directly to the Director of Commissioning
About You
- Significant senior leadership experience in adult social care commissioning
- A strong track record of leading complex re‑procurement programmes
- Extensive transformation and programme leadership experience
- Proven success in provider fee negotiations
- Sound understanding of governance, finance, and contract management
- A credible, pragmatic, and outcomes‑focused leadership style with the ability to add value quickly
Contract Details
- Location: Hybrid working - minimum 50% onsite at County Hall, Trowbridge
- IR35: Inside IR35
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