Pooled Fund Manager and Strategic Lead S117 Aftercare

Position: Pooled Fund Manager and Strategic Lead for S117 Aftercare

Pooled Fund Manager and Strategic Lead for S117 Aftercare

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Join us in a pivotal leadership role where you’ll work across the NHS ICB and the Local Authority in Cornwall to ensure Section 117 compliance, strengthen governance, and improve outcomes for people needing mental health aftercare arranged.

As the Pooled Fund Manager and Strategic Lead for s117, you’ll provide assurance to senior leaders, influence commissioning decisions, and drive system‑wide improvements that make a real difference.

Service and Team

You’ll be part of our Safe and Caring Communities directorate, within the People Commissioning team – a forward‑thinking service dedicated to improving lives through integrated health and social care. You’ll work with experienced commissioners, purchasing managers and NHS partners to shape services that support people out of hospital and into the community. This senior leadership role sits at the heart of strategic commissioning, influencing provision across mental health, learning disability and supported housing.

About

the Role

You will lead the management of pooled resources, ensuring robust governance and compliance with statutory requirements and local agreements. The role involves setting strategic direction for Section 117 aftercare, shaping commissioning decisions and embedding best practice across health and social care partners. You’ll analyse market intelligence, advise commissioners and produce clear and insightful financial and performance reports for senior stakeholders.

As one of the most senior officers reporting to the Head of Commissioning with accountability to the Programme Lead for Mental Health in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB, you will act as a strategic ambassador for Cornwall, future‑proof services in line with policy changes and lead improvement plans. You will influence commissioning across mental health pathways to ensure person‑centred approaches and sustainable markets.

What

You’ll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience managing large‑scale budgets, ideally across pooled arrangements.
• Expert knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), especially Section 117.
• Strategic leadership experience within commissioning, mental health or social care.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with confidence to challenge and assure.
• Ability to influence across organisations without direct line management.
• Experience of shaping markets, managing risk and driving sustainable services.

Why Join Us

• Strategic impact:
  Shape mental health aftercare services across health and social care.
• Collaborative environment:
  Work with senior leaders across multiple organisations.
• Flexibility:
  Remote working with occasional visits to Truro County Hall.
• Purpose‑driven role:
  Improve outcomes for people requiring mental health aftercare.
• High‑profile position:
  Act as a strategic ambassador for Cornwall, influencing policy and practice nationally.

What You’ll Get in Return

Cornwall Council is an employer of choice, offering a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward employees. Flexible working options are available to provide a better work/life balance.

Our Core Employee Rewards and Benefits Include

• A competitive salary.
• A defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions.
• A generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A national award‑winning employee health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee benefits scheme giving access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

Additional Information

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application. You can add your education and qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or upload your CV. Demonstrate why you are suitable against each point marked ‘Application’ on the role profile, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. Guidance on how to complete…