Assistant Director People Commissioning & Business Development

Are you a strategic, values-driven leader with a passion for commissioning, transformation, and delivering high-quality services that improve lives? Bradford Council is seeking an exceptional individual to join our senior leadership team asAssistant Director - People Commissioning & Business Support. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our Adult Social Care and Health Directorate, with a remit that spans commissioning, market development, contract management, and business support across adult social care, children's services, and public health. About the Role Reporting to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, you will lead a workforce of over 200 staff and influence over £300 million in care purchasing budgets. You will be responsible for:

• Leading commissioning strategies and ensuring value for money across a diverse portfolio of services.
• Driving quality improvement and market shaping in collaboration with local, regional, and NHS partners.
• Overseeing business support functions including performance, intelligence, systems, and financial support services.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory duties under the Care Act, Children and Families Act, and Public Health responsibilities.
• Championing co-production, personalisation, and citizen engagement in service design and delivery.
• Acting as a key relationship manager with external regulators such as the Care Quality Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing.

About You We are looking for a dynamic and experienced senior leader who can demonstrate:

• A successful track record in strategic commissioning, transformation, and partnership working.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets and contracts.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• A deep understanding of the legal, political, and operational context of local government and health and care systems.
• A commitment to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You will bring a professional or management qualification (or equivalent experience), and a passion for delivering services that make a real difference to people's lives. Why Bradford? Bradford is a vibrant, diverse, and ambitious district with a proud heritage and exciting future. As one of the youngest and fastest-growing cities in the UK, we are committed to delivering inclusive growth, tackling inequalities, and transforming public services to meet the needs of our communities. Join us and be part of a leadership team that is shaping the future of health and care in Bradford. For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill; Helen Alwell ( / ) or Anita Denton (/ )or for more information visit: Closing Date for Applications: midnight on Monday 30th June

To apply To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (three sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (three sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements.Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only.If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact .
Applications should include:

• Full contact details;
• Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);
• Details of your current salary and notice period
• Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview.

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