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Commissioning Strategic Lead

Posted 24th July 2026

REFERENCE

32303_1784878710

Location
Cambridgeshire
Salary
Up to£450/day
Job Type
Contract

Interim Strategic Lead - Adult Social Care Commissioning

Location: Cambridgeshire
Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 6 Months
IR35: Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Interim Strategic Lead to provide strategic leadership across a major Adult Social Care commissioning portfolio within Cambridgeshire.

You will lead the delivery of several high-profile commissioning programmes, including:

  • New Zoned Homecare Framework (£750m)
  • Recommissioning of Supported Living and Residential Frameworks (£771m+)
  • Day Opportunities Framework for Adults with Learning Disabilities (£60m)
  • Integrated Community Equipment Service

You will also provide strategic oversight across care homes, self-directed support, market sustainability and service improvement initiatives.

Leading the largest commissioning team within the service, you will manage 7 Commissioning Managers and provide oversight to 4 Commissioners, ensuring the successful delivery of a complex programme of work within a dynamic environment.

As a member of the Adult Social Care Commissioning Management Team, you will support the Head of Service, contribute to strategic planning and service transformation, and deputise where required.

About You

  • Significant Adult Social Care commissioning experience
  • Proven track record of delivering complex commissioning and procurement programmes
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience operating within a local authority or public sector setting
  • Ability to lead teams through change and drive service improvement

This is an excellent opportunity to lead commissioning programmes worth over £1.5bn, shaping services and outcomes across Cambridgeshire.

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