Director of Commissioning and Transformation

Manchester City Council
Salary £111,669 to £123,071
Hackney

Manchester has always been a city of innovation, from the industrial revolution to today’s leadership in culture, sport and creativity. That same ambition drives our approach to Adult Social Care. We’ve pioneered strengths-based practice, invested in digital solutions, reshaped the care market and strengthened partnerships to deliver better outcomes for residents.

We’re now creating the role of Director of Commissioning and Transformation to take this journey further.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Services, you’ll lead commissioning across the whole Adult Social Care portfolio, shaping a sustainable, high-quality market and driving transformation programmes that improve outcomes and manage demand. From homecare and care homes, to mental health, learning disability and autism, to working with the VCSE sector on prevention, your remit will be broad and impactful.

This is a role for a creative, collaborative leader who can balance vision with delivery. You’ll bring the strategic skills to shape markets and influence partners, alongside the rigour to manage contracts, budgets and performance. You’ll champion innovation, whether through new commissioning models, digital adoption, or empowering carers and communities in co-design.

We’re looking for someone with senior leadership experience in commissioning and transformation who thrives in complex systems and can inspire confidence across boundaries.

This is your opportunity to help reimagine care in a city that’s determined to set the pace nationally for inclusive, sustainable, high-quality services.

INFORMATION

To find out more about the role, please see the role profile and useful links or visit Manchester City Council’s dedicated senior recruitment website 'Leading in Manchester'. For more information please contact Tom Ripley (07701 217520 / tom.ripley@starfishsearch.com) or Tim Farr (07756 293292 / tim.farr@starfishsearch.com)

Role Profile     Structure Chart    
Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025

Longlist Meeting: Thursday 13th November 2025

Preliminary Interviews: Friday 19th December 2025

Final Interviews: Tuesday 13th January 2026

Useful Links
Leading in Manchester VIEW
DASS Role Page VIEW
MJ Editorial VIEW
How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
  • A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

 

If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.

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