Adult Commissioning Programme Manager

Interim Adult Commissioning Programme Lead Wiltshire Council Hybrid Working | Inside IR35 Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Interim Adult Commissioning Programme Lead to provide strategic leadership and drive delivery during a critical period of commissioning activity within Adult Social Care. This is a hands-on, delivery‑focused interim role, with immediate responsibility for leading and progressing major re‑procurement programmes across: * Homecare * Residential and nursing care * Supported living You will also take the lead on provider fee uplift negotiations, balancing market sustainability, affordability, and value for money. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver complex adult social care re‑procurement programmes at pace * Manage provider fee negotiations and market sustainability activity * Provide grip, assurance, and risk management across multiple commissioning programmes * Support commissioning teams through periods of high demand and external scrutiny * Operate confidently within governance, financial, and contractual frameworks * Report directly to the Director of Commissioning About You We’re keen to hear from experienced interims who bring: * Significant senior leadership experience in adult social care commissioning * A strong track record of leading complex re‑procurement programmes * Extensive transformation and programme leadership experience * Proven success in provider fee negotiations * Sound understanding of governance, finance, and contract management * A credible, pragmatic, and outcomes‑focused leadership style with the ability to add value quickly Contract Details * Location: Hybrid working – minimum 50% onsite at County Hall, Trowbridge * Rate: Please submit your CV with your required hourly rate * IR35: Inside IR35