Assistant Director Strategy, Commissioning and Supply Management

Overview

Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom

This role supports the One Council approach in East Sussex, prioritising the delivery of high-quality services within a tight fiscal environment. The post has a strong focus on shaping the county’s adults and older people services, policy, commissioning, market support and brokerage activities, and on maintaining effective collaboration with partners across the NHS, local government, the provider market and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors.

Lead policy, commissioning, market support and brokerage activities for adults and older people services. Work closely with a range of partners and communities. Demonstrate the ability to translate national policy into local delivery, drive positive change, and lead a talented and committed team across the council and wider health and care system. Maintain and develop strong relationships with partners in the NHS, Borough and District colleagues, the provider market, and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors.

Whatever your background, bring a sound understanding of the adult social care market and how national policy can be translated through different approaches with partners to achieve the best local outcomes. A track record of delivering positive change and experience in leading a team is desirable.

• Job Identification 2497
• Job Category Commissioning
• Posting Date 02/05/2026, 12:00 AM
• Apply Before 02/27/2026, 11:59 PM
• Locations County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE
  , GB
• Enable Applications No
• Working Hours 37
• Salary From 103,788
• Salary To 113,233
• Working Pattern Full Time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

If you’re ready to play your part, please visit our search partners Faerfield to find out more. For an informal discussion with our advising consultants Sean Anderson or Martin Tucker, please call .

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to  Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.