Head of Service - Adult Social Care Commissioning


Company:	Wakefield Council
Salary:	£80,658
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF1 2EB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

🌟 Lead the Future of Adult Social Care in Wakefield 🌟

This is a unique opportunity to join Wakefield Council at a pivotal time of transformation and improvement. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Service - Adult Social Care Commissioning to provide strategic leadership, drive innovation, and shape high-quality, sustainable services that help people live independent and fulfilling lives.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, you'll lead commissioning, quality assurance, market development, and partnership working across the health and care system, ensuring the very best outcomes for residents, carers, families, and communities.

If you're an experienced senior leader with a passion for improving lives, influencing system wide change, and delivering excellence in Adult Social Care, we'd love to hear from you.

✅ Strategic leadership role

✅ Opportunity to shape future services

✅ Collaborative health and care partnerships

✅ Competitive salary and excellent benefits

✅ Flexible and supportive working environment

📅 Apply now and be part of delivering our vision for maximising independence across Wakefield District:

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/HOSCommissioning

📧 Want to know more?

For further information about the role, please contact the Directors' Personal Assistant Team at PASDASC@wakefield.gov.uk, who will direct your enquiry to the most appropriate person.

🗓️ Interview Dates

• Technical interviews: Monday 14th September & Tuesday 15th September

• Followed by a written assessment

• Stakeholder panel: Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, Friday 18th September (for successful candidates)

💙 Join us in shaping the future of Adult Social Care and making a lasting difference to people, families and communities across Wakefield.

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