Commissioner

Role Responsibility

Adults Commissioning - Fixed Term Commissioner (x2) - KR11

Locality Commissioner to 6 July 2026

Older People’s Residential and Nursing Homes Commissioner Maternity Cover 1 year

We’re offering exciting opportunities as a Commissioner in the Adult Social Care Commissioning Team with a responsibility for Locality or Older People’s Residential and Nursing Homes. You will work in a team of skilled Commissioners across the relevant market providers in the Adult Social Care portfolio. 

We are looking for dynamic, motivated individuals who can create new, innovative approaches and engage with a multiplicity of stakeholders at all levels across the sector, enabling us to deliver successful solutions that  support the commissioning of care and support in line with the Adult Social Care Strategy (Making a Difference Every Day) and the broader Health and Care system.  You will form part of a committed team of Commissioners, driving improvement in all that we do.

The Person

Adaptability, flexibility, confidence, and a commitment to partnership are essential skills for the role. You will need to be brave, innovative, collaborative and be committed to using your strong commissioning skills to drive real change and impact for the people of Kent. 

You must be able to demonstrate good original thinking and have the ability to communicate to challenge, influence and work alongside a complex range of internal and external stakeholders. 

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The role is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Closing Date 28^th March 2025

Contact Details

For further information regarding this role, please contact:

Ben Campbell, ben.campbell@kent.gov.uk +443000417581

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

KCC is transitioning to a new pay structure from 1st April 2025.  More details can be found here - Pay - Jobs & Careers - Kent County Council 

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.