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We are seeking a dynamic Commissioning Manager to lead the development and delivery of Gloucestershire’s new Care Academy, a system-wide initiative designed to strengthen recruitment, retention, and quality across the adult social care sector.
Job Responsibility
Lead the design, development, and delivery of the Gloucestershire Care Academy programme, ensuring alignment with system-wide workforce priorities
Manage complex commissioning programmes that support strategic workforce development, ensuring effective planning, delivery, and measurable impact
Oversee the development and implementation of digital learning solutions, including a learning platform, structured training pathways, and a credentialing system (Training Passport)
Ensure alignment with Skills for Care frameworks and wider national workforce strategies, embedding best practice across all initiatives
Lead robust governance processes, including business case development, risk management, programme reporting, and assurance frameworks
Oversee procurement, contract management, and supplier relationships for digital and learning solutions, ensuring value for money and high-quality delivery
Coordinate and influence cross-system stakeholders, including NHS partners, adult social care providers, voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, and education partners
Drive provider engagement and adoption across a diverse adult social care market, ensuring accessibility and uptake of learning and development offers
Use data, insight, and performance metrics to monitor outcomes, demonstrate impact, and inform continuous improvement
Act as a subject matter expert in workforce development, digital learning, and commissioning practice, providing strategic advice and leadership
Identify and respond to current and future workforce skills needs, ensuring training provision is relevant, accessible, and aligned to sector priorities
Work collaboratively with partners to attract new entrants, particularly younger people, into adult social care through clear entry routes, early careers pathways, and progression opportunities
Support and deliver initiatives that improve workforce retention, including continuous professional development, career pathway visibility, and recognition of skills and experience
Ensure that learning and development offers are inclusive, flexible, and adaptable, supporting individuals at all career stages, including those new to care
Requirements
Significant experience in commissioning complex programmes, ideally within adult social care or workforce development
Strong programme and project management skills, with experience delivering large-scale transformation
Experience in digital transformation, learning platforms, or workforce development initiatives
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across systems
Strong commercial awareness, including procurement and contract management
Ability to use data and insight to drive decision-making and demonstrate impact
A strong understanding of workforce challenges within adult social care, including recruitment, retention, and the need to attract and support younger and new entrants to the sector
What we offer
Regular formal and informal support
Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Accredited post-qualified training opportunities, enabling you to develop your skills
Access to mandatory training and additional topical bi-annual workshops
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
Annual leave up to 30.5 days after 5 years employment
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers