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Commissioning Lead

Wiltshire Council

Trowbridge, BA14 8JN £46,142 – £48,226 a year Permanent Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 26 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Salary: £46,142 - £48,226 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: 07 October 2026

We are looking for an experienced and strategic commissioning professional to join Wiltshire Council's Adults Strategic Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Lead. You will lead complex and high-risk joint commissioning, recommissioning and strategy programmes across the Adult Social Care portfolio, developing commissioning and procurement approaches that deliver high-quality, sustainable services and improved outcomes for Wiltshire residents.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will bring extensive commissioning experience, with a proven ability to lead complex projects, manage significant risks, influence senior stakeholders and operate confidently across different organisational teams. You will provide leadership and oversight to commissioning officers, offer constructive challenge and support, and act as a key link between Strategic Commissioning, senior leaders and partners to drive service improvement and transformation.

If you are passionate about creating joined-up services that support people throughout their lives and have the leadership skills to drive change, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Hollie Pearson, Service Manager, at Hollie.Pearson@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,142 to £48,226 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-26-0034

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

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