Senior Commissioning Manager (Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Commissioning Manager to lead a busy Contracts Team within Adult Social Care during a key period of service improvement and transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing provider performance, contractual compliance, governance, and risk management, while driving improvements to contract management processes, systems, and reporting. You'll work closely with commissioning, brokerage, finance, and operational colleagues to ensure services are delivered effectively, contracts are well managed, and performance insights support informed decision-making. Alongside leading a team of Contract Officers, you'll play a key role in strengthening compliance, enhancing provider relationships, and embedding best practice across contract management activities. Reference 5300898 This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk. TPBN1_UKTJ