Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning

Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning

Tower Hamlets is committed to helping people live independent, fulfilling lives and ensuring residents can access high-quality health and care services when they need them most.

We are seeking an outstanding Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning to lead our approach to integrated commissioning, market development and partnership delivery across adult social care and health services. Reporting to the Corporate Director of Health, Adults and Community, you will play a critical role in shaping future services, improving outcomes and ensuring long-term sustainability.

About the Role
This is a significant leadership position responsible for system-wide commissioning, market stewardship and integrated service development across adult social care.

You will lead commissioning across the full pathway, including assessment, hospital discharge, safeguarding, reablement, occupational therapy, assistive technology, brokerage, direct payments and specialist services. You will also serve as the Council's commissioning lead within the Tower Hamlets Together partnership, helping to deliver integrated and outcomes-focused services for residents.

This role includes:
Strategic Commissioning Leadership Leading the development of innovative, outcomes-focused commissioning strategies.
Integrated Health and Care Partnerships Working across organisational boundaries to create joined-up services for residents.
Market Development and Quality Assurance Shaping sustainable care markets and driving service quality and performance.
Financial Stewardship Overseeing substantial integrated and pooled budgets, ensuring value for money and effective governance.
Improving Outcomes Driving innovation and continuous improvement for vulnerable adults, carers and families.

About You
We are seeking a strategic and influential leader with:

• Significant experience leading commissioning or adult social care services.
• A strong understanding of integrated health and care systems.
• Experience managing large budgets and delivering sustainable transformation.
• A track record of developing effective partnerships across organisational boundaries.
• Strong political awareness and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to person-centred, strengths-based approaches.
• A passion for improving outcomes for residents and communities.

Why Tower Hamlets?

This is an opportunity to influence how health and care services are designed, commissioned and delivered across a complex and ambitious system. Your leadership will directly impact the lives of residents and help shape future models of care in one of London's most diverse boroughs.

Our Values
Our council is a beacon for diversity and inclusion. We want a borough where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive, and a council that works collaboratively to deliver the very best outcomes for residents.

That's why we look for leaders who embody our TOWER values of Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respectful.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact our retained consultant Helen Alwell at Tile Hill via 07931 543313, helen.alwell@tile-hill.co.uk or Anita Denton 07725 554802, anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk

View the job description here.

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 abbie.hamilton-grant@tile-hill.co.uk

Applications must include:

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

At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email inclusion@tile-hill.co.uk

If the organisation we’re representing is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you’d like to apply under the scheme, please mention this clearly in bold at the top of your supporting statement. If there are any adjustments that would support you during the application or interview process, please let us know.