Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager

Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager
- Luton Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to develop and lead large‑scale commissioning strategies to transform the lives of working‑age adults in Luton. The Commissioning Service sits within the broader Population Wellbeing Directorate and works with health partners and the voluntary and community sector to find innovative and workable commissioning solutions. This senior leadership role will drive forward the delivery of our ambitious plans—with a specific focus on transforming services for residents who experience poor mental health and/or have a Learning Disability.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering a refreshed Learning Disability Strategy for the borough, commissioning innovative new accommodation models in partnership with health partners, and reviewing our Day Centre / Community opportunities offer to maximise independence and wellbeing of working‑age adults.

Applicants for this role will need to be able to meet work demands, targets and deadlines and also have the ability to manage staff and budget responsibilities. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

• Dynamic and skilled Commissioner with great leadership and inter‑personal skills
• Passionate about working with residents, partners and staff to transform services to maximise outcomes and Value for Money
• Experience leading strategic commissioning projects and programmes to improve the lives of adults with mental health needs or learning disabilities

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no‑one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

• 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: generous employer contributions up to 20.2 % (July 2023) and 3× salary death‑in‑service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: free 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support for employees, partners or spouses and dependent children over 16 living at home
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible; part‑time hours and alternative patterns welcomed
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers: discounts on MOT, gym, fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: value savings on local bus travel

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