About us

Camden is listening to everyone, including you. We’re giving a platform to people inside and outside our community. Because, we’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. As Strategic Commissioner in the Adults’ Commissioning Team, you’ll work with us to commission domiciliary services to help create a better future for all residents who use our services.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the adults’ commissioning service as a strategic commissioner working on a range of commissioning and projects. You’ll bring your knowledge of Adult’s Commissioning and take a lead on the commissioning and contract management of domiciliary homecare services for adults.

About you

We are looking for someone educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably with a professional qualification in education, health or social care.  You will need extensive knowledge of commissioning including procurement and have a good knowledge of adult social care services, particularly domiciliary homecare.  You will have widespread experience of working as a commissioner including contract management and be able to work collaboratively and in partnership with stakeholders and across agencies to deliver improved outcomes for residents.

You’ll have an excellent understanding of dealing with and analysing information whilst under pressure, and effectively communicating this information to others in oral or written form. It’s key that you have experience of writing and presenting reports to inform others about relevant issues and recommend appropriate future action.

Working for Camden

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.

If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Profile.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.