Commissioning Manager 9014 | Permanent contract | £50,166 to £54,277 per annum (Scale L) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich Are you passionate about transforming lives and shaping the future of social care for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people? Norfolk is embarking on an ambitious journey to redesign and improve services that truly reflect the needs, aspirations, and strengths of the people we support — and we’re looking for a dynamic Commissioning Manager to lead the way.This is a pivotal role at the heart of our transformation programme. You’ll be responsible for leading commissioning activity across the learning disabilities and autism portfolio, driving innovation, co-production, and outcomes-focused service design. Working closely with people with lived experience, families, providers, and system partners, you’ll ensure that services are inclusive, person-centred, and sustainable.Key Accountabilities:Strategic Leadership: Lead the commissioning of services for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people, aligning with Norfolk’s strategic priorities and national policy direction.Transformation Delivery: Drive the transformation of services, embedding strengths-based approaches, promoting independence, and enabling people to live fulfilling lives in their communities.Co-production & Engagement: Champion co-production with people with lived experience, carers, and stakeholders to ensure services are shaped by those who use them.Market Development: Work with providers to develop a diverse, resilient, and high-quality market that meets current and future needs.Performance & Quality: Monitor and evaluate commissioned services to ensure they deliver high-quality outcomes and value for money.Partnership Working: Collaborate across health, housing, education, and voluntary sectors to deliver integrated solutions and improve pathways of care.Innovation & Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation, pilot new models of care, and scale up successful approaches.What We’re Looking For:A strategic thinker with experience in commissioning or service transformation within social care or health.A strong collaborator who can build trust and influence across complex systems.A commitment to equity, inclusion, and improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people.An analytical and outcomes-focused professional who can design and implement systems to monitor service quality and value for money, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability This is a challenging role — but also a deeply rewarding one. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping services that make a real difference in people’s lives, with the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in Norfolk. If you’d like to learn more about the role or have any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Anna Fairhurst, Senior Commissioning Manager on 01603 679486 for an informal conversation.  These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:  Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement  Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.   Financial benefits such as: ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.    A  Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job   Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.  Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.  We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.    Redeployment closing date: 26 October 2025 at 23:59All other applicants closing date:  3 November 2025 at 23:59 nWe have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage.  Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food.  We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk.  Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.

We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
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