Assistant Director - Strategic Commissioning (ASC)

Spencer Clarke Group
Nottingham

My Local Authority client in the Midlands is looking to appoint a talented Assistant Director for Strategic Commissioning (Adults) on a Contract basis.

The role will lead strategic commissioning function for the Council, ensuring strategic contract management and delivering VFM.

Local Authority experience is essential

About the role:

Based in the Midlands (hybrid):

  • Lead the Strategic Commissioning function for Adult Social Care.
  • Develop and implement commissioning strategies, delivering VFM.
  • Undertake needs assessment and gap analyses to inform commissioning decisions
  • Develop and manage commissioning cycles, including service specs, procurement, contract management and monitoring.

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

  • Extensive experience in Adult's Commissioning, at Head of Service level or above.
  • Deep experience in project management and transformation.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Local Authority experience is essential.

What's on offer:

  • Salary: £750+ per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

  • Hybrid Working
  • Contract type: Contract
  • Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

  • Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
  • Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

  • Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
  • Free DBS checks
  • Post Placement Aftercare
  • Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

INDSCGJS

Posted 2026-03-12

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