Commissioning and Contract Manager

Lake Champlain Chamber

Commissioning and Contract Manager in Lancashire focusing on Adult Social Care improvement strategies and collaboration. Leading teams and contract oversight for high-quality service delivery.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timePreston • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £46,142 - £51,356 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership across commissioning and contract management activity, shaping sustainable services and influencing system-wide improvement
Lead the development and delivery of commissioning strategies and service models that improve outcomes and enable people to live better lives
Build and influence effective relationships with providers, partners and stakeholders to shape the market and support sustainable, high-quality provision
Provide oversight and challenge on contract performance, driving continuous improvement, value for money and strong governance across commissioned services
Champion co-production lived experience and partnership working to influence service delivery and deliver person-centred, strengths-based approaches
Use data, insight, performance and financial information to inform strategic decisions, prioritise resources and support long-term service improvement
Lead and develop high-performing teams, creating clarity, accountability and a positive culture that supports people to perform at their best and deliver continuous improvement
Lead assurance on risk, quality and safeguarding, ensuring commissioned services are compliant, resilient and responsive to changing needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have experience in commissioning and/or contract management, ideally within Adult Social Care or a related field
Understand the Care Act 2014 and key commissioning principles
Are confident working with a range of stakeholders, building strong relationships and influencing outcomes
Have strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
Can manage competing priorities and work effectively in a changing environment
Are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefit from hybrid working arrangements
Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities
Be supported to grow your skills and career within a large and diverse organisation

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Hard Skills & Tools

commissioningcontract managementdata analysisperformance managementfinancial managementrisk managementquality assuranceservice deliverystrategic decision-makingcontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship buildinginfluencingcommunicationproblem-solvingaccountabilityteam developmentadaptabilityprioritizationcollaboration