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Commissioning Manager / Housing, Assets & Programmes / ASC


Company : AWD Online


Location : Wokingham, England


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Commissioning Manager - Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care)Lead strategic commissioning and capital programme delivery for specialist accommodation within Adult Social Care. Drive housing strategy, market development and service transformation to deliver high-quality, sustainable care solutions.If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Housing Commissioning Manager, Capital Programme Manager, Adult Social Care Programme Manager, Strategic Housing Manager, Programme Manager, Strategic Commissioning ManagerSALARY: 59,009 - 64,673 per annum + BenefitsLOCATION: Hybrid working from the office inWokingham, Berkshire, and from homeJOB TYPE: Full-Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per weekJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Commissioning Manager Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) to join a forward-thinking public sector organisation on a two-year fixed term contract.As the Commissioning Manager Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) you will lead strategic commissioning, capital project delivery and market shaping for specialist accommodation including Extra Care and Supported Living. You will ensure compliance with the Care Act and drive sustainable service development.Working closely with housing, health, social care providers and commissioning partners, the Commissioning Manager Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) will deliver transformation, asset optimisation and high-quality accommodation solutions that promote independence, wellbeing and value for money.APPLY TODAYReady to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties as a Commissioning Manager - Housing, Assets & Programmes (Adult Social Care) will include:Strategic Development: Lead the development of specialist accommodation including Extra Care, Supported Living, Learning Disability and Mental Health servicesCapital Programme Management: Oversee delivery of the Adult Social Care capital and accommodation programme ensuring projects remain on time and on budgetMarket Shaping: Stimulate and manage a sustainable local care provider market to ensure sufficiency and qualityAccommodation Strategy: Develop and maintain long-term housing and accommodation strategies aligned to corporate prioritiesPartnership Working: Build effective relationships with health partners, housing teams, providers and elected MembersAsset Utilisation: Provide expert advice on asset management and utilisation to maximise community benefitBusiness Case Development: Prepare high-quality reports, strategies and business cases to inform senior decision-makingQuality & Compliance: Ensure services meet Care Act duties and deliver value for moneyCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSDegree-level qualification (or equivalent relevant professional experience)Proven ability to lead and successfully deliver large-scale accommodation or capital programmesStrong understanding of Care Act duties, particularly in relation to accommodation and housing responsibilitiesDemonstrable experience commissioning or delivering specialist accommodation, such as Extra Care, Supported Living or other specialist housing modelsExperience in capital project delivery, service redesign and/or strategic commissioningExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop robust business cases and produce high-quality reports for a range of audiencesBENEFITSGenerous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidaysLocal Government Pension Scheme GP Helpline 7 days a weekEmployee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helplineFree Eye Tests and Flu VaccinesFree Onsite GymSalary Sacrifice Schemes including Car and Cycle to WorkLocal & Lifestyle Discounts savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and moreMove through Menopause CourseSports & Social Group Activities running, football, cricket, and moreLearning & Development OpportunitiesEmployee NetworksAnd much more! APPLY TODAYBy submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-C14423Full-Time, Contract Property / Housing / Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Wokingham, Berkshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJJBRP1_UKTJ