Urgent Search: Senior Commissioning Manager, Prevention and Wellbeing – Universal Services

2 weeks ago

Twickenham, United Kingdom LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH Full time
Develop today's services – and shape tomorrow's


Are you passionate about working with the voluntary and community sector and do you have extensive experience of commissioning public health services? As a Senior Commissioning Manager, you will lead commissioning of wellbeing and preventative services, including unpaid carer support services and sexual health provision.

You will get to build on your commissioning experience and bring strategic insight into service development and health improvement across both Richmond and Wandsworth.

With our shared service arrangement, you will get to work across two high performing boroughs and experience both inner and outer London issues first-hand.

Part of the largest local authority staffing group in London, you will help to shape services now and for years to come.

About the team


You will be joining a motivated, energetic and focused team that is committed to driving innovation, best practice and use of intelligence and insights so that Richmond and Wandsworth are at the forefront of commissioning practice nationwide.

About the role


Reporting to the Assistant Director of Commissioning – Public Health and Wellbeing, you will have a key role to play in the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate.

Your expert knowledge of the full commissioning cycle and its application to public health and wellbeing services will enable you to ensure that local people get high quality, fit for purposes services.

You will help to develop our service models, procure new providers if necessary and make sure they perform at their best.

You will work closely with partners across the local voluntary and community sector and NHS, as well as other London local authorities, to bring about change that makes a critical difference to those at risk of social isolation and poor sexual health outcomes.

In collaboration with internal colleagues, you will champion a positive working relationship with the voluntary and community sector, working in close partnership with local organisations to prevent, reduce and delay the need for adult social care support, and ensure high quality support is in place for unpaid carers.


At the same time, you will be managing budgets of around £11 million, multiple contracts and a team of four people, whilst embracing new opportunities and making our services efficient.

That calls for proven experience in a similar role, where you have gained a track record in improving service provision.

Crucially, you have built up in-depth knowledge of Public Health and wellbeing services, and the role of local authorities in their delivery.

With this expertise, plus your excellent people skills, you will inspire staff, connect with partners and earn trust and credibility.

For a confidential chat or to discuss any enquiries, please contact Lea Siba on or via email at

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

To be shortlisted to interview for this position your CV and personal statement (no longer than two sides of A4) will clearly evidence:

  • Extensive previous commissioning experience and understanding of Public Health and wellbeing service provision
  • An outcomes focused approach
  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Core collaboration skills and an ability to build strong relationships with practitioners and partners. Please see the attached Job Description for full details.
Closing Date: 23rd June 2024

Shortlisting Date: 24th June 2024

Interview Date: 2nd / 3rd July 2024

Test/Presentation:
You will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation at the interview.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.


We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

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