Senior Commissioning Manager (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking an Interim Senior Commissioning Manager to lead the Contracts Team within Adult Social Care in Gloucester. This hybrid role (three days in the office) provides operational stability while driving improvements in contract management, data quality and performance insight.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day activity of the Contracts Team and ensure provider compliance with the Contract Management Framework.
• Oversee accurate recording of contract activity across key systems and manage operational queries, risks and escalated issues.
• Provide line‑management duties including supervision, 1:1s and team meetings.
• Maintain governance, assurance and reporting arrangements consistently.
• Coordinate complex issues across commissioning, brokerage, finance and operational teams.
• Support performance monitoring, reporting and data‑quality initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with providers and key stakeholders.
• Identify and implement improvements to contract management processes and systems.

Required profile

• Strong experience in contract management, commissioning or provider oversight within adult social care.
• Good understanding of contract management frameworks, compliance and governance.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite).
• Competitive hourly rate of £29.98 PAYE.
• Opportunity to influence contract management practices during a critical period.