Head of Commissioning & Contracts (Redeployment - 20475) at ORC External

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX – Hybrid 
• Salary: £60,135 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available 
• Contract: Permanent
   

At Suffolk County Council, we’re proud to be a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation. We’re committed to making a positive difference to our communities, our environment, and the careers of our people.

As Head of Commissioning and Contracts for Supported Housing and Day Opportunities, you’ll be empowered to bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and shape services that truly make a difference.

Your role

You will lead the development and delivery of high-quality Supported Housing and Day Opportunity services across Suffolk. Working within the Countywide Planning and Resources team, you’ll collaborate with care providers, partners, and stakeholders to promote integrated, person-centred service models.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a confident and compassionate leader who can:

• Demonstrate strong operational and senior leadership experience.
• Build effective partnerships and influence across complex systems.
• Ensure high standards of contract and relationship management.
• Identify and respond to market trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Champion the voice of the customer and lived experience.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.  

The team

You’ll join a dynamic and responsive team within the Strategic Commissioning and Contract Management function of Adult Social Care. We operate in a fast-paced environment, balancing robust contract management with the agility to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges in the local care market.

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information 

Please contact Sally Darlow for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing [email protected]

How to apply 

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). 

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. 

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.  

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.  
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. 

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. 

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. 

Closing date: 11.30pm, 31 August 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid 
 

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