Lead the Future of Adult Support in Walsall

Join Our New Commissioning Team

Walsall Council is investing in a bold new commissioning model that puts people and place at the heart of service design. As part of this transformation, we’re recruiting a Head of Commissioning – Live Well to lead commissioning for adults aged 14–65, including learning disabilities, mental health, housing support, employment, and unpaid carers.

This is a key leadership role in our integrated commissioning team, working closely with health, housing, and voluntary sector partners to deliver innovative, person-centred support that promotes independence and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead commissioning for adults with complex needs, including mental health and learning disabilities.
• Develop and implement an All-Age Carers Strategy.
• Shape services that promote early help, prevention, and community based support.
• Analyse data and market capacity to inform future service models.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across sectors to deliver integrated, impactful support.

We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative leader with:

• Proven experience in adult social care commissioning.
• Strong understanding of community development and partnership working.
• 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, housing, and community sectors.
• Impactful Work: Shape services that support independence and wellbeing.
• 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 residents.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 19th October 2025

To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (four 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.

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.