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Commissioning Manager

Rochdale Borough Council

Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XUCloses: 28/06/2026

We have three Commissioning Manager roles available.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape a pioneering whole system approach for people at a time of genuine innovation and transformation. In this role, you will:

You will be part of a dynamic, expanding commissioning service with the vision and capacity to deliver meaningful change. These roles provide the opportunity to shape services that genuinely improve lives, strengthen prevention, and build a sustainable, highquality Adult Social Care market across the borough.

  • Drive measurable outcomes, improving lives, reducing inequalities and delivering systemwide benefits.
  • Join a growing, ambitious commissioning and transformation function with strong leadership support.
  • Contribute to our long-term vision to build stronger, healthier and more equitable communities.

Attendance at meetings conferences or other events out of hours may be required on occasion.

The post holder will be expected to undertake a certain amount of travelling in the course of their duties.

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for local people, shaping highquality services, and driving meaningful wholesystem change? Rochdale’s Integrated Commissioning Directorate is growing, and we are recruiting Commissioning Managers to help deliver our ambitious transformation across Adult Social Care.

With increased capacity, new structures, and a clear commissioning strategy now in place, this is an exciting time to join us. Through our Empowering People in Changing Lives (EPIC) programme and our lifecourse approach to commissioning, you will play a key role in strengthening prevention, improving quality, and designing personcentred support that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing.

To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the role profile.

Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

Appointment to this post is subject to DBS and background checks.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.


Supporting Documents

Role Profile