Head of Strategic Commissioing

Head of Strategic Commissioning

Directorate: Adult Services

Pay Level: SML12, £81,765 to £90,720 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Observatory House / Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)

DBS requirement: Enhanced

Closing date for applications: 10th July 2026

What you'll be doing

Lead senior strategic commissioning across adult social care commissioning, partnerships, co production, integration and transformation. Shape evidence led commissioning strategies, manage a significant programme of work and ensure services are designed around the needs, experiences and aspirations of local people.

Lead major commissioning and improvement activity across the Council and with health, voluntary, independent sector and community partners. Oversee the commissioning forward plan, support effective use of care and non care budgets, drive savings and value for money, and lead key transformation programmes including the Better Care Fund and the move towards neighbourhood health and integrated services.

Make a direct difference to residents across Slough by helping people access joined up, preventative and person centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Shape ambitious, evidence led commissioning strategies.
• Manage a significant programme of work across adult services.
• Oversee commissioning forward plan and budget utilisation.
• Drive savings, value for money and transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with health, voluntary, independent sector and community partners.
• Ensure services meet the needs, experiences and aspirations of local people.

Qualifications and experience

Relevant experience in adult social care commissioning and leadership, strong strategic planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £81,765 to £90,720.
• Annual increments payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post and satisfactory performance.
• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that support equality and inclusion.
• Tax free childcare and childcare services.
• Season ticket loan to assist with travel to and from work.

Hybrid working arrangement

Minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Legal and safeguarding

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If appointed, the role is subject to satisfactory pre employment checks. The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit.