Commissioning and Contracts Manager

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £46,670 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Fixed Term or Secondment for 6 months

At Suffolk County Council, we're reimagining what local government can achieve. We're a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and making a real difference in our communities. When you join us as a Commissioning and Contracts Manager, you'll be part of a team that empowers its people to explore new ideas, create meaningful connections, and shape the future of Suffolk.

Your role and responsibilities

Working to a Strategic Commissioner within the Strategic Planning and Resources, Strategic Housing and Support Team, this role will support the future commissioning intentions for Adult Social Care Supported Housing services delivering against key transformation programmes and the People at the Heart of Care principles.

Your primary role will include but not be limited to.

• Assessing 3rd party spend in Supported Housing across Adult Social Care including current and future cost and price modelling.
• Assessing future demand, type of accommodation and, new models of care and support in Supported Housing across Learning Disabilities and Autism, Physical Disabilities, Acquired Brain Injury and Sensory needs alongside the current portfolio within Suffolk.
• Scoping the future approach to commissioning accommodation and support opportunities in Tier 3 services.

You will need

• A strong understanding of the Commissioning cycle and proven experience of commissioning services.
• Strong market intelligence, data and financial analytical skills.
• The ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders including service users, providers, and public sector partners.
• A strong understanding on the importance of co-production.
• A good understanding of the People at the Heart of Care principles.
• A passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk.

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

We have an ambitious vision for the future and need our services to change and innovate, promoting and providing good, personalised outcomes for people, creating a sustainable market and delivering value for money for the council.

Our services matter to people and you will be at the heart of making sure that we get it right and outcomes for people are improved in Supported Housing.

The team has embraced hybrid working and you should plan to be in the office a minimum 2 days a week. To promote team interaction our office days are usually Mondays and Wednesdays.

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 (suffolk.gov.uk).

For more information

Please contact Amy Rowntree for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 265103 or emailing amy.rowntree@suffolk.gov.uk

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

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

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

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. Describe a time when you led a strategic planning initiative. How did you gather and use data to inform your decisions, and what was the outcome
2. Describe a time when you worked collaboratively across departments or with external partners including people with lived experience or receiving services. What challenges did you face, how did you overcome them and what was the outcome?
3. Tell us about a time you developed a new service model or redesigned an existing one. What prompted the change, and how did you ensure it met the needs of stakeholders?

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk 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, 18 June 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

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).