Shape the Backbone of Commissioning in Walsall

Walsall Council is investing in a new, integrated commissioning model that puts people and place at the heart of service design. As part of this transformation, we’re recruiting a Head of Commissioning Support Unit to lead the strategic commissioning infrastructure across children’s and adult services.

This is a unique leadership role, responsible for ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in commissioning processes from brokerage and provider payments to systems, charging policy, and client welfare services. You’ll play a key role in enabling the wider commissioning team to deliver impactful, value driven services.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead strategic commissioning support across children’s and adult services.

• Oversee brokerage, provider payments, social care systems, and client welfare services.

• Shape and implement financial and charging policies for commissioned services.

• Drive quality assurance and support market development.

• Collaborate across teams and sectors to ensure consistency and best practice.

• Champion innovation, digital solutions, and continuous improvement.

We’re seeking a strategic, systems-savvy leader with:

• Proven experience in commissioning infrastructure and support services.

• Strong understanding of financial systems, charging policy, and brokerage.

• Ability to lead transformation and deliver measurable outcomes.

• Commercial acumen and a focus on value for money.

• A commitment to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why Walsall?

• Transformational Vision: Be part of a newly invested commissioning team.

• Collaborative Culture: Work across health, housing, and community sectors.

• Impactful Work: Enable services that support independence and wellbeing.

• Supportive Environment: Hybrid working and a culture of development and inclusion.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the commissioning support function and help shape the future of services in Walsall.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our colleagues at Tile Hill, Anita Denton 07725 554 802 (anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk) or Helen Alwell 07931 543 313 (helen.alwell@tile-hill.co.uk)

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 19th October