Commissioning Lead
Wiltshire CouncilTrowbridge, BA14 8JN, South West
Overview
This is a local council role (permanent) with Wiltshire Council based in Trowbridge, BA14 8JN. The advertised salary is £46,142 to £48,226. Applications close on 26 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Salary: £46,142 - £48,226 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: 07 October 2026
We are looking for an experienced and strategic commissioning professional to join Wiltshire Council's Adults Strategic Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Lead. You will lead complex and high-risk joint commissioning, recommissioning and strategy programmes across the Adult Social Care portfolio, developing commissioning and procurement approaches that deliver high-quality, sustainable services and improved outcomes for Wiltshire residents.
The successful candidate will bring extensive commissioning experience, with a proven ability to lead complex projects, manage significant risks, influence senior stakeholders and operate confidently across different organisational teams. You will provide leadership and oversight to commissioning officers, offer constructive challenge and support, and act as a key link between Strategic Commissioning, senior leaders and partners to drive service improvement and transformation.
If you are passionate about creating joined-up services that support people throughout their lives and have the leadership skills to drive change, we would love to hear from you.
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Hollie Pearson, Service Manager, at Hollie.Pearson@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Application criteria
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer name
Wiltshire Council
Address
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Wiltshire Council
Address
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 32 council vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £35,412. This role pays more than about 84% of them.
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 112 of them in South West.
You have 27 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a longer window than usual.
Wiltshire Council has 64 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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