Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services

To help us realise this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Servicesan individual who brings strategic clarity, deep professional credibility and the confidence to lead change at scale.

This is a role for a leader who sees the bigger picture and understands how to turn it into meaningful, measurable impact. You will guide the commissioning of highquality, valueformoney services that enable people to live well, independently and with dignity. Your leadership will influence the full commissioning cycle, from understanding local needs and shaping the market, to ensuring that services are safe, sustainable and aligned with the aspirations of our residents. You will also oversee our inhouse provider services, ensuring they operate to the highest standards and continue to evolve in line with national expectations and local priorities.

Working at the heart of a collaborative and ambitious Directorate Management Team, you will help drive Trafford’s Improving Lives Everyday programme, ensuring that transformation is not just a concept but a lived reality for our workforce, partners and communities. You will work closely with colleagues across the Council, the NHS, the Integrated Care Board, and the voluntary, community and faith sectors, building strong partnerships that unlock innovation and strengthen the local care market. Your influence will extend across the system, shaping integrated approaches that deliver better outcomes and a more resilient, responsive offer for adults in Trafford.

This role demands a leader who thrives in complexity and brings a calm, strategic perspective to a fastmoving environment. You will champion a culture of continuous improvement, using data, insight and lived experience to inform decisions and inspire new ways of working. You will ensure that our commissioning intentions reflect both our statutory responsibilities and our ambition to deliver services that are truly personcentred. You will also play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability, providing clear, evidencebased advice to senior colleagues and elected members.

Above all, you will be someone who leads with integrity, empathy and purpose. You will empower teams, nurture talent and create the conditions for people to do their best work. You will bring a strong sense of accountability and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that Trafford continues to be a place where adults receive the support they need, when they need it, in a way that respects their independence and individuality.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to shape a system, influence a whole borough and leave a legacy of improved lives, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application through our dedicated microsite: https://join-trafford.co.uk/. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact our executive search partners, Gatenby Sanderson: Philip Emms (07590 225472) or Emily Lockwood (07384 258626).