Adult Commissioning Programme Manager

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

We’re keen to hear from experienced interims who bring:

• 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
• Rate: Please submit your CV with your required hourly rate
• IR35: Inside IR35