Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services
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- Employer:
- Trafford Council
- Location:
- Trafford
- Salary:
- £100,731 - £104,625
- Closing date:
- 26th June 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe129163
Description
To help us realise this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services—an individual who brings strategic clarity, deep professional credibility and the confidence to lead change at scale.
This is a role for a leader who sees the bigger picture and understands how to turn it into meaningful, measurable impact. You will guide the commissioning of high‑quality, value‑for‑money services that enable people to live well, independently and with dignity. Your leadership will influence the full commissioning cycle, from understanding local needs and shaping the market, to ensuring that services are safe, sustainable and aligned with the aspirations of our residents. You will also oversee our in‑house provider services, ensuring they operate to the highest standards and continue to evolve in line with national expectations and local priorities.
Working at the heart of a collaborative and ambitious Directorate Management Team, you will help drive Trafford’s Improving Lives Everyday programme, ensuring that transformation is not just a concept but a lived reality for our workforce, partners and communities. You will work closely with colleagues across the Council, the NHS, the Integrated Care Board, and the voluntary, community and faith sectors, building strong partnerships that unlock innovation and strengthen the local care market. Your influence will extend across the system, shaping integrated approaches that deliver better outcomes and a more resilient, responsive offer for adults in Trafford.
This role demands a leader who thrives in complexity and brings a calm, strategic perspective to a fast‑moving environment. You will champion a culture of continuous improvement, using data, insight and lived experience to inform decisions and inspire new ways of working. You will ensure that our commissioning intentions reflect both our statutory responsibilities and our ambition to deliver services that are truly person‑centred. You will also play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability, providing clear, evidence‑based advice to senior colleagues and elected members.
Above all, you will be someone who leads with integrity, empathy and purpose. You will empower teams, nurture talent and create the conditions for people to do their best work. You will bring a strong sense of accountability and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that Trafford continues to be a place where adults receive the support they need, when they need it, in a way that respects their independence and individuality.
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Philip Emms
- Telephone:
- 07590 225 472
- Contact:
- Emily Lockwood
- Telephone:
- 07384 258 626