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Strategic Commissioning Manager – Intermediate Care and Brokerage
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Strategic Commissioning Manager – Intermediate Care and Brokerage
Strategic Commissioning Manager – Long Term Conditions
Starting salary: ££53,460 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
BCP Council’s Adult Social Care Commissioning is seeking a Strategic Commissioning Manager to join its Long Term Conditions team. This role sits within a structured pay band, offering clear career progression.
Starting salary is at the entry point of the band; internal promotions follow similar principles.
This role involves commissioning and operational management of services supporting adults with care and support needs across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP). Ideal for an experienced commissioning professional, this leadership position offers the chance to shape and strengthen support services for vulnerable adults—ensuring they live well, stay independent, and access care promptly.
Key Focus Areas:
• Intermediate care services • Management and growth of the Adult Social Care brokerage function
About the Role
Responsibilities: • Lead harmonious brokerage services to enhance health, wellbeing, and outcomes for vulnerable adults and carers • Collaborate with key partners (e.g., NHS) to identify local service development opportunities and strengthen joint working • Oversee and inspire the Adult Social Care brokerage team, ensuring high-quality, flexible, responsive service delivery for internal/external stakeholders • Contribute to planning and delivery of ASC contracts, brokerage improvements, and broader business planning • Establish and manage project coordination for internal initiatives, ensuring timely targets across the service unit • Maintain excellence in service delivery, aligning with the Care Act, council procurement standards, and financial best practices • Implement robust budget monitoring, addressing variances to drive value-driven decisions
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About You
Essential Criteria: • Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in adult social care commissioning, with expertise in: — Intermediate care — Operational brokerage services • Proven ability to engage stakeholders and service users, embedding user-focused commissioning strategies • Experience leading change—executing service improvements against measurable outcomes • Sound understanding of relevant legislation, statuory duties, and Care Act compliance
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Ideal Qualities: • Passion for personalisation, place-based commissioning, and rights-based advocacy • Commitment to strength-based approaches and community-driven care solutions
Overview of BCP Council & Inclusivity
BCP Council serves a 400,000-strong community across 15 miles of coastline, offering career-defining roles where you can contribute to social change.
BCP prioritises inclusivity and accessibility, fostering meaningful, supportive recruitment processes. DBS checks are required for this role.
Salary Information:This role carries a starting salary of £53,460, with key progression opportunities as part of the structured pay band framework.
Attractive Benefits Package: Explore further potential perks and reward structures via [employee benefits portal](link to benefits page).
For informal discussions, contact: Yvette Pearson (Head of Strategic Commissioning) — Visa sponsorship: Not applicable for this position. UK working rights required.
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