Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager

At Progressive Care, people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Commissioning Manager to lead a critical function within our organisation. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape how individuals access our services, ensuring the right support is provided at the right time while driving performance, quality and growth.

Progressive Care has over 25 years’ experience delivering high-quality services, including Children’s Residential Care, Family Assessment Services, 16+ Supported Living and Learning Disabilities Support. As we continue to expand, strong leadership in referrals and placements is key to our ongoing success.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Service – Safeguarding, Quality and Commissioning, you will lead the referrals, placements and contracts function, ensuring effective, compliant and person-centred processes across the organisation.

You will provide strategic oversight of referral pathways, placement decisions and contractual requirements, using data and insight to drive service accessibility, occupancy and continuous improvement. Working closely with operational leaders and external partners, including commissioners and local authorities, you will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships and supporting sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Referrals, Placements and Contracts Team
  
• Oversee referral and placement activity, ensuring timely and appropriate matching of individuals to services
  
• Monitor performance, occupancy and demand to support service efficiency
  
• Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and external stakeholders
  
• Ensure contractual compliance and oversight of service specifications
  
• Use data and reporting to inform decision-making and drive improvements
  

Requirements

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced leader who:

• Has experience coordinating referrals and placements
  
• Is experienced in contract monitoring
  
• Has a proven track record of leading teams and managing performance
  
• Demonstrates strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
  
• Builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred outcomes
  

Benefits

Why Join Progressive Care?

We offer a supportive, forward-thinking environment with strong leadership, clear progression opportunities, and ongoing professional development through our accredited training centre.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Should you require any further information or wish to apply for this exciting new role, please contact our Talent Team on 0114 2800 265 or recruitment@progressivecare.co.uk