Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis. *

Senior Manager, Commissioning, Contracts & Quality.

Fixed Term until 31^st March 2026.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a temporary Senior Manager to work alongside other Senior Leaders in Adults Commissioning, Contracts and Quality service area. The post is temporary as the Directorate is currently undertaking a review of Commissioning, alongside Council commissioning services. The role has oversight of the community care market, commissioning, contract management and quality improvement work programme, and has a key role working with other Senior Leaders on Integrated partnership working, with the NHS and other sectors, and supporting integrated commissioning and review of schemes within the Better Care Fund.

Suitable, demonstratable knowledge and experience would be considered for applicants who do not possess the essential qualification. 

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Jayne Marshall, AD – Integrated Services and Commissioning 0151 666 4828 or email  jaynemarshall@wirral.gov.uk

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