Head of Commissioning Support Unit (Full Time)

Overview

Head of Commissioning Support Unit - Walsall Council

Walsall Council is investing in a new, integrated commissioning model that puts people and place at the heart of service design. 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.

Who we're looking for

• 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. You can find out more about Walsall and the Council by visiting the site below.

More information:

Remuneration and location

Salary up to £92,483. Location: Walsall, West Midlands. Job type: Full Time. Expires 19/10/2025.

How to apply

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 19 October 2025.

Contact for confidential discussion

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tile Hill colleagues: Anita Denton at or Helen Alwell at .