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Hertfordshire is a vibrant and varied county in the South-East of England, home to nearly 1.2 million residents. Bordering London to the north, it combines dynamic urban centres, historic market towns and attractive rural communities-making it a highly desirable place to live and an inspiring place to build a career. Hertfordshire County Council is guided by its Corporate Plan, "Hertfordshire - On Your Side," with a clear ambition for residents to lead healthy, independent and fulfilling lives. Adult Care Services is central to delivering this ambition, working at the heart of communities to support people throughout adulthood and to achieve the best possible outcomes. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Director of Commissioning & Partnerships , a pivotal post within Adult Care Services. About the role As Director of Commissioning & Partnerships, you will lead a major directorate bringing together all adult social care commissioning activity and the Council's significant strategic health and NHS partnerships. You will set the strategic direction for commissioning across Adult Care Services, oversee all contracted provision across Hertfordshire, shape and sustain provider markets, and provide senior system leadership across the Integrated Care System (ICS). You will be responsible for commissioning decisions that are evidence-based, legally compliant, financially sustainable and closely aligned with Hertfordshire's priorities-delivering value for money across an annual care purchasing spend of approximately £500m . You will press forward with shaping approaches to ensure equity and accessibility and ensure that the voice of people who draw on care and support is at the centre. This is a highly visible and influential role, operating at the intersection of local government, health partners, elected Members and provider markets. Key responsibilities Strategic commissioning and market management Lead and develop all strategic commissioning for Adult Care Services, including older people, learning disability, mental health, homecare, residential and nursing care, community wellbeing and prevention. Ensure compliance with Care Act duties relating to market sustainability, sufficiency, and information and advice. Lead fee-setting strategies and market engagement, including senior relationships with the Hertfordshire Care Providers Association and housing partners. Health and system partnerships Provide senior leadership for all NHS and Integrated Care System partnerships. Represent the Council on partnership boards, joint commissioning arrangements and regional and national forums. Lead strategy and delivery for the Better Care Fund and other joint health and care programmes. Commercial and financial leadership Oversee multi-million-pound commissioning budgets, ensuring strong governance, financial sustainability and value for money. Lead commercial, procurement and contractual strategies across Adult Care Services and lead engagement with strategic budgeting and financial management. Provide assurance to Members and Corporate Leadership on spend, risks and outcomes. Leadership and transformation Lead and line manage Heads of Service across Community Commissioning, Strategy & Health Integration, Community Wellbeing Commissioning and Brokerage. Drive commissioning reform and major transformation programmes Provide visible, credible leadership across a complex, multi-agency system About you You will be an experienced and credible senior leader with a strong track record in commissioning, system leadership and partnership working. You will be comfortable operating in politically sensitive environments and influencing at the highest level. Essential criteria Senior-level leadership experience in commissioning, health integration or adult social care. Extensive experience of strategic commissioning and market management. Proven system leadership across local government, the NHS or similarly complex partnerships. Strong knowledge of Care Act commissioning responsibilities and regulatory frameworks. Experience of managing large, complex budgets and contractual arrangements. Ability to work effectively with elected Members, senior leaders and external stakeholders. Desirable Relevant professional, management or postgraduate qualification. Experience of leading large-scale commissioning transformation or system redesign. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is Level 18. Please locate the job profile here: Organisational Leadership Interview Date: Friday 5 June 2026

Are you a Registered Nurse and experienced Manager and experienced nurse with a passion for providing quality care and support to adults and young people with Complex Care needs? We are in partnership with one of the UK's fastest organically growing healthcare companies to employ an exceptional Registered Care Home Manager to provide leadership to an recently launched service in Leicester. This is a full-time role with a salary of up to of 75,000 depending on experience with great additional benefits. A Key Role in the Organisation As a Registered Nurse and a Care Home Manager, you will be working within a legislative framework with specific knowledge regarding CQC outcomes, regulations and standards. A key part in the development and growth of the organisation, you should have a great track record of managing services recognised by the CQC as Good or Outstanding to provide stability and the utmost quality standards. The Next Step-Up for Exceptional Registered Manager You will hold a minimum NVQ Level 4, Registered Manager Award or equivalent, as well as an active Nursing PIN. Experience managing residential, nursing or hospital services supporting Complex Dementia, Neurodisability, enduring Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism is desirable. Leading, Supporting, Transforming and Empowering The Care Home Manager will be responsible for: Recruiting, Developing, Leading and Supporting new and existing teams Instilling strong values and best practice within the service's senior and wider staff teams Ensuring the quality of services are of Good or Outstanding CQC Inspection Framework Standards Engaging with residents, relatives, health professionals, local authorities and other community groups to establish a sustainable and caring environment Effectively Leading Safeguarding processes Establishing policies and procedures to guarantee service user experience- right from initial referral to day to day well being- meets the highest standards. You'll need to demonstrate how you would effectively liaise with the Executive Management team and help to develop colleagues internally. Part of a Great Team of Health and Social Care Professionals This employer is a trusted and established healthcare brand with ambitious plans and offers great career opportunities- and the Care Home Manager role offers a great opportunity to gain experience that will lead to the next step in your care management career. If you're interested in this unique role in Leicester, please get in touch today. All interviews will be conducted online or on the phone. Your health and safety are of primary importance to Search Consultancy and the clients we represent. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.