BCP Council
Strategic Commissioning Manager – Intermediate Care and Brokerage (6 month Fixed term contract)
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Strategic Commissioning Manager – Adult Social Care (Long Term Conditions) – BCP Council
Starting salary: £53,460 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
This role sits within a well-defined pay band, offering clear progression opportunities. All new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency.
Join a forward-thinking workplace where growth and impact are supported—an opportunity to #BeTheDifference at BCP.
About the Role
Strategic Commissioning Manager (Adult Social Care, Long Term Conditions Team)
BCP Council’s Adult Social Care Commissioning service seeks a highly motivated Strategic Commissioning Manager to lead intermediate care provision and develop brokerage services in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead brokerage services to improve health, wellbeing, and care outcomes for vulnerable adults and their carers.
- Collaborate with NHS partners to identify and drive service development, ensuring effective joint working.
- Manage and inspire the Adult Social Care brokerage function, delivering flexible, high-quality support for internal and external customers.
- Contribute to contract planning, brokerage improvements, and broader business strategy across Adult Social Care (ASC).
- Establish robust project management for the work programme, ensuring delivery across the service area.
- Ensure compliance with Care Act requirements, procurement standards, contracting frameworks, and budget oversight.
- Promote best-value services, monitoring budgets and addressing variances promptly.
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About You (Requirements)
To excel in this role, you’ll demonstrate:
- Degree-level education in adult social care or extensive experience in commissioning (intermediate care, brokerage, or long-term conditions).
- Expertise in involving service users/stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.
- Strong leadership in change management, service improvement, and outcome delivery.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory duties, and best practice in adult care commissioning and contracting.
Why Join Us?
- A supportive learning environment, with opportunities for training, webinars, and career development in commissioning and adult social care.
- Alignment with BCP Council’s personalisation and place-based commissioning priorities, championing individualised care and community integration.
- Contribute to shaping thriving local communities in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
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Next Steps
Contact Yvette Pearson (Head of Strategic Commissioning for Long Term Conditions) at yvette.pearson@bcpcouncil.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
Important Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have right to work in the UK.
Diversity & Inclusion
BCP Council is a [Disability Confident Employer] committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are available—please advise if you need support.
About BCP Council
Supporting 400,000 residents across 15 miles of world-class coastline, BCP Council is a dynamic employer with 5,000+ staff. Join us to transition care services, help shape a prosperous, inclusive community, and grow your career.
Benefits
BCP offers attractive packages, including:
- Enhanced employee benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- A Pay & Reward package tailored to social care professionals
Learn more at Employee Benefits | BCP Council.
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