We have a great opportunity for a Commissioning Manager to join our Adult Social Care team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

This pivotal role focuses on working age adults, and we’re looking for someone confident and forward thinking to help shape high-quality services across the borough.

As Commissioning manager for working aged adults, you’ll lead the commissioning of services that support people with a learning disability, mental health needs or a physical disability to stay independent in their own homes and communities. Working closely with partners, you’ll deliver the priorities in our Adult Social Care Strategy and make sure the services we commission are effective, good value and meet our Care Act duties. You’ll also procure and manage contracts, while keeping a clear view of the local care market to support a diverse and sustainable range of services.

We’re a small, supportive council with big ambitions. We trust our teams, work closely together and give people the space to make ideas happen. Wokingham Borough Council is recognised as one of the most productive councils in England, and our adult social care services were rated “Good” by the CQC in 2025, with “Outstanding” for Partnerships & Communities and for Learning, Improvement & Innovation. We achieved one of the highest national scores (81%), showing our commitment to quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

We’re also proud to be part of the Social Care Future movement, supporting a vision where everyone can live in a place they call home, connected to the people and activities that matter most.

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow)

⭐GP Helpline 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key responsibilities

• Lead on developing, maintaining and delivering effective commissioning strategies and policies.
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with health, housing and social care providers, ICS partners, council teams, carers, advocates and elected Members.
• Use your specialist knowledge of the care market to suggest improvements, support senior decision making‑ and contribute to Wokingham’s strategic priorities.
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation and best practice and develop improvement proposals when needed.
• Ensure commissioned services are high quality, effective, good value for money and meet Care Act requirements, as well as upcoming social care reforms.

Candidate requirements:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Able to develop, lead and deliver effective strategies and projects.
• Knowledge of managing a local care provider market within the specialist area, including building and maintaining productive working relationships.
• Strong understanding of the political context, legislation, and regional and national drivers relevant to the role.
• Experience leading teams and/or major projects to achieve strategic goals, service improvements and performance targets.

Please note this is a politically restricted post.

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.

Ready to make an impact?

If you want a role where you can shape meaningful change and help improve the lives of working age adults, we’d love to hear from you.

Alternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Chris Clark Strategic Lead, Adults Commissioning via email - chris.clark@wokingham.gov.uk

Strictly no agencies. 

Closing Date: 6th April 2026, 11pm

Interview Date: W/C 13th April 2026

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.