Lead Commissioning for Children and Communities in Walsall

Lead Commissioning for Children and Communities in Walsall is part of a new, integrated commissioning model that puts people and place at the heart of service design. Walsall Council is recruiting a Head of Children and Community Commissioning to lead commissioning across children’s services, early intervention, community development, and the voluntary and community sector. This is a strategic leadership role focused on shaping services that support children, young people, families, and communities to be inclusive, preventative, and responsive to local needs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead commissioning for children’s social care, education, early intervention, and community development.
• Develop services that promote prevention, resilience, and independence.
• Work with providers and partners to ensure high quality, responsive services.
• Analyse data and market capacity to inform future service models.
• Champion innovation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across sectors to deliver integrated, impactful support.

We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative leader with

• Proven experience in commissioning for children’s services and communities.
• Strong understanding of partnership working and voluntary sector engagement.
• Ability to lead transformation and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Commercial acumen and a focus on value for money.
• A commitment to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why Walsall?

• Transformational Vision: Be part of a newly invested commissioning team.
• Collaborative Culture: Work across health, education, housing, and community sectors.
• Impactful Work: Shape services that support children and strengthen communities.
• Supportive Environment: Hybrid working and a culture of development and inclusion.

This is a unique opportunity to lead change and make a lasting difference in the lives of Walsall’s children and communities.

Closing Date

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 19th October 2025

To apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (two sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (two 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 information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact Rebecca.Keen@tile-hill.co.uk.

Applications should include

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