Head of Strategic Commissioing

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 the office)

The closing date for applications is midnight on 10th July 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd August 2026

What you'll be doing

Slough Borough Council is seeking an exceptional Head of Strategic Commissioning to provide senior leadership across adult social care commissioning, partnerships, co-production, integration and transformation. As a key member of the Adults Senior Leadership Team, you will shape ambitious, evidence led commissioning strategies, manage a significant programme of work, and ensure services are designed around the needs, experiences and aspirations of local people.

In this role, you will lead major commissioning and improvement activity across the Council and with health, voluntary, independent sector and community partners. You will oversee the commissioning forward plan, support the effective use of substantial 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 more integrated services.

Your work will 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.

What we offer

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 5 years of service and 33 days after 5 years of service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and an opportunity to be a member of employee networks that promote equality.
• Tax free childcare and childcare services.
• Season ticket to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We support you throughout the application and interview process. If you require support or reasonable adjustments, please contact .

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact before submitting an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All posts will be subject to satisfactory pre employment checks.

Slough Borough Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.