🧭 Interim Director of Commissioning - East London | £850/day | Hybrid | Adult Social Care & Health

Job Title: Interim Director of Commissioning
Location: East London-based Local Authority
Pay Rate: £850 per day (Umbrella)
Contract Length: 6-month initial contract with scope to extend
Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week onsite)

🚨 Are you an experienced strategic leader in Adult Social Care and Health Commissioning looking for your next high-impact interim role?

An East London-based Local Authority is urgently seeking an Interim Director of Commissioning to lead, shape, and deliver cutting-edge, person-centred commissioning strategies across Health and Adult Social Care services.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership across integrated health and adult social care commissioning services.
  • Drive transformation and improvements aligned with national priorities and local needs.
  • Lead the integrated commissioning team and manage pooled budgets under partnership frameworks.
  • Work closely with NHS partners, local care providers, and stakeholders to co-design and commission innovative, high-impact services.
  • Ensure commissioned services deliver measurable outcomes, value for money, and compliance with statutory duties.
  • Represent the authority in local and regional health and wellbeing boards and lead borough-wide strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Extensive senior leadership experience within Local Authority or NHS commissioning.
  • Proven track record managing integrated commissioning services across health and adult social care.
  • Strong knowledge of statutory frameworks, partnership working, and strategic service development.
  • Expertise in managing large-scale budgets, including pooled funding arrangements.
  • A visionary leader with a collaborative mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

💼 Why Apply?

  • Influence high-level strategy in one of London's most dynamic regions.
  • Work in a hybrid environment that values flexibility and results.
  • Take on a high-profile leadership role with the potential for contract extension.
  • Competitive day rate of £850 via umbrella.

📩 Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now or reach out to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

📞 Call Mayur Rabari on 0114 700 3804
📧 Email: m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com

Eden Brown Synergy - Experts in Social Care Interim Leadership Recruitment.

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£850.00 - £850.00
Per day
Up to GBP850 per day + Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week onsite)

Greater London

Interim

Added 19/06/2025
Reference: THDCA_1750321888

Interim Director of Adult's Commissioning | London | £850 p/d

Greater London
Interim

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