Interim Director of Commissioning
Rate: £850 per day
Contract: 6 months
Location: Hybrid - 3 days on-site
We are seeking an experienced and resilient Interim Director of Commissioning to provide strategic leadership and stability within a Local Authority Adults Social Care function at a critical time of transformation.
This is a senior leadership role with significant responsibility for shaping the local care market and ensuring sufficiency in line with statutory duties under the Care Act (2014). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in preventing market failure, reducing hospital discharge delays, and ensuring safe, high-quality care placements for residents.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead the development and delivery of the Commissioning Strategy and Market Position Statement
*Set pricing and fee structures, ensuring sustainability and value for money
*Negotiate effectively with providers and manage complex market relationships
*Oversee contract management to ensure high-quality outcomes and safeguarding standards
*Provide strategic oversight of key programmes, including a high-profile homecare procurement and service redesign
*Support improvement activity following inspection, with a focus on quality and best value
*Contribute to broader transformation agendas, including neighbourhood working and service redesign (e.g. equipment services)


Skills, experience and knowledge required:
*Proven experience operating at Director level within a Local Authority, specifically in Adults Social Care commissioning
*Strong track record of market shaping, strategic commissioning, and delivering sustainable care models
*Ability to lead large, complex portfolios and organisational change
*Confident in navigating governance, stakeholder management, and provider negotiations
*Resilient, decisive, and able to quickly establish credibility


To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team