Commissioning Services Manager
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Business Development, the Commissioning Services Manager will lead the mobilisation of new residential and supported living services and integrate acquisitions into our client's portfolio. This role ensures smooth transitions for the people they support and maintains strong relationships with commissioning bodies and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Oversight:
- Lead commissioning and integration projects with SMT.
- Maintain stakeholder relationships and resolve challenges.
- Coordinate weekly project meetings and update referral pipelines.
- Document actions and provide live updates to SMT.
Referrals and Assessments:
- Oversee referrals with Regional Managers and Business Development.
- Conduct pre-assessments with support from PBS Lead.
- Collaborate on costings with Finance and Business Development.
- Communicate outcomes to commissioning bodies.
Service Mobilisation:
- Own and update project plans for new services.
- Prepare CQC registration documents with the Quality team.
- Ensure systems (e.g. Nourish, Safety Culture, Pleo) are in place.
- Support recruitment with the People Team.
- Draft training needs analysis with Learning and Development.
- Provide interim Registered Manager leadership if needed.
Additional Duties:
- May act as Registered Manager during mobilisation.
- Other duties as required.
Benefits:
- £40,000 salary + performance bonus.
- Death in Service (coming soon).
- 24/7 wellbeing support (EAP and GP services).
- Lifestyle savings across retailers and utilities.
- Ongoing training and support.
- Inclusive, person-centred care philosophy.
- Over 45 homes across the UK, located in suburban communities.
Essential Criteria
Experience:
- Commissioning in adult social care.
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Working with LD, MH, and behaviours that challenge.
- CQC registration and compliance.
- Recruitment and project coordination.
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 4 in Care (or equivalent).
- Prince2 or similar project management qualification.
- PBS Level 3.
- Level 7 in Health and Social Care.
Personal Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours.
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Our client is an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and inclusion within their workplace. They are committed to developing a workplace where staff are treated with dignity and respect. They welcome and encourage interaction and enquiries from everyone, regardless of gender, race, age, marital status, religion or belief, disability or sexual orientation.