Director of Commissioning & Partnerships

About the role

As Director of Commissioning & Partnerships, you will lead a major directorate bringing together all adult social care commissioning activity and the Council's significant strategic health and NHS partnerships. You will set the strategic direction for commissioning across Adult Care Services, oversee all contracted provision across Hertfordshire, shape and sustain provider markets, and provide senior system leadership across the Integrated Care System (ICS). You will be responsible for commissioning decisions that are evidence-based, legally compliant, financially sustainable and closely aligned with Hertfordshire's priorities-delivering value for money across an annual care purchasing spend of approximately £500m . You will press forward with shaping approaches to ensure equity and accessibility and ensure that the voice of people who draw on care and support is at the centre. This is a highly visible and influential role, operating at the intersection of local government, health partners, elected Members and provider markets.