Job summary This is a high-impact, forward-facing role, leading across organisations and through stakeholders commissioning and managing care services. You will have significant staff responsibility for a function seeking new and innovative ways to continuously improve service delivery. All of this is central to delivering our vision, the Oxfordshire Way: helping people to stay fit, healthy, and independent in their communities for as long as possible. Our broad and complex portfolio across adult and childrens services, combines operational expertise with strategic thinking to shape joined-up solutions that meet diverse needs, strengthening communities, and unlocking better outcomes. Main duties of the job Youll champion innovative, strengths-based commissioning that is evidence-informed, outcomes-driven, and formed through the shared ambitions of our long-term partners. Working collaboratively across the Integrated Care System, education and social care services, providers, and our communities, youll ensure that our commissioning infrastructure delivers value, sustainability and, above all, impact. You will hold oversight of statutory commissioning responsibilities, including governance and pooled budgets, and lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering excellence in commissioning, brokerage, innovation, and quality improvement. You will horizon scan the impact of legislative, policy or regulatory change to ensure our appetite to risk management and governance is resilient and fit for the future. As a senior leader, you will model our Delivering the Future Together values, be a visible presence across the system, and help shape the future of services in Oxfordshire. Your ability to bring people together, work across boundaries, and lead with purpose will be key to our continued transformation helping your teams deliver services that are greener, fairer and healthier for all. This is a unique opportunity to join a council committed to doing things differently, rooted in local place and national ambition. If youre passionate about working in partnership, shaping change and making a lasting difference to peoples lives, wed love to hear from you. About us At Oxfordshire County Council, were transforming the way we work with our partners and communities to deliver better lives for our residents. As Deputy Director of Joint Commissioning, you will play a vital leadership role in shaping and driving this ambition through strategic partnership, system-wide transformation, and person-centred commissioning that reflects the full life course, from childhood through to later life. Details Date posted 22 May 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary £110,000 to £120,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VP4D6732F2 Job locations County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND Job description Job responsibilities Deputy Director of Joint Commissioning Salary £110,000 -£120,000 & Benefits Closing date: Monday 16th June Shaping the future of Joint Commissioning Together, were the moment makers. Together, were shaping Joint Commissioning Services.Every day, our colleagues are driving performance by translating strategy into successful service delivery that delivers excellence for the residents of Oxfordshire. At Oxfordshire County Council, were transforming the way we work with our partners and communities to deliver better lives for our residents.As Deputy Director of Joint Commissioning, you will play a vital leadership role in shaping and driving thisambition through strategic partnership, system-wide transformation, and person-centred commissioning that reflects the full life course, from childhood through to later life. This is a high-impact, forward-facing role, leading across organisations and through stakeholders commissioning and managing care services. You will have significant staff responsibility for a function seeking new and innovative ways to continuously improve service delivery. All of this is central to delivering our vision, the Oxfordshire Way: helping people to stay fit, healthy, and independent in their communities for as long as possible. Our broad and complex portfolio across adult and childrens services, combines operational expertise with strategic thinking to shape joined-up solutions that meet diverse needs, strengthening communities, and unlocking better outcomes. Working collaboratively in this integrated way enables partners to make better use of collective but finite resources and deliver more preventative, personalised, integrated andresponsiveservices within the overall strategic direction of Oxfordshires Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Better Care Fund Plan, the Councils Corporate Plan, the BOB ICBs Operational Plan and the relevant joint commissioning strategiesagreedby the Partners. We use the opportunity of our extensive pooled budgets (Over £500m in 2024-25) and the strength of our partnership arrangements toleadthe health and care agenda for Oxfordshire and our networks beyond. Youllchampioninnovative, strengths-based commissioning that is evidence-informed, outcomes-driven, and formed through thesharedambitions of our long-term partners.Working collaboratively across the Integrated Care System, education and social care services, providers, and our communities, youll ensure that our commissioning infrastructure delivers value, sustainability and, above all, impact.You will hold oversight of statutory commissioning responsibilities, including governance and pooled budgets, andleada multi-disciplinary team delivering excellence in commissioning, brokerage, innovation, and quality improvement.You will horizon scan the impact of legislative, policy or regulatory change to ensure our appetite to risk management and governance is resilient and fit for the future. As a seniorleader, you will model our Delivering the FutureTogethervalues, be a visible presence across the system, and help shape the future of services in Oxfordshire.Your ability to bring peopletogether, work across boundaries, andleadwith purpose will be key to our continued transformation helping your teams deliver services that are greener, fairer and healthier for all. This is a unique opportunity to join a council committed to doing things differently, rooted in local place and national ambition. If youre passionate about working in partnership, shaping change and making a lasting difference to peoples lives, wed love to hear from you. To learn more visit our campaign site https://www.hays.co.uk/vacancies/oxfordshire-county-council. For a confidential discussion, contact Laurence Wolahan or Simon Winspear at our recruitment partners, Hays Executive on 07985 443 826 or 07525 466 357. Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk Job description Job responsibilities Deputy Director of Joint Commissioning Salary £110,000 -£120,000 & Benefits Closing date: Monday 16th June Shaping the future of Joint Commissioning Together, were the moment makers. Together, were shaping Joint Commissioning Services.Every day, our colleagues are driving performance by translating strategy into successful service delivery that delivers excellence for the residents of Oxfordshire. At Oxfordshire County Council, were transforming the way we work with our partners and communities to deliver better lives for our residents.As Deputy Director of Joint Commissioning, you will play a vital leadership role in shaping and driving thisambition through strategic partnership, system-wide transformation, and person-centred commissioning that reflects the full life course, from childhood through to later life. This is a high-impact, forward-facing role, leading across organisations and through stakeholders commissioning and managing care services. You will have significant staff responsibility for a function seeking new and innovative ways to continuously improve service delivery. All of this is central to delivering our vision, the Oxfordshire Way: helping people to stay fit, healthy, and independent in their communities for as long as possible. Our broad and complex portfolio across adult and childrens services, combines operational expertise with strategic thinking to shape joined-up solutions that meet diverse needs, strengthening communities, and unlocking better outcomes. Working collaboratively in this integrated way enables partners to make better use of collective but finite resources and deliver more preventative, personalised, integrated andresponsiveservices within the overall strategic direction of Oxfordshires Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Better Care Fund Plan, the Councils Corporate Plan, the BOB ICBs Operational Plan and the relevant joint commissioning strategiesagreedby the Partners. We use the opportunity of our extensive pooled budgets (Over £500m in 2024-25) and the strength of our partnership arrangements toleadthe health and care agenda for Oxfordshire and our networks beyond. Youllchampioninnovative, strengths-based commissioning that is evidence-informed, outcomes-driven, and formed through thesharedambitions of our long-term partners.Working collaboratively across the Integrated Care System, education and social care services, providers, and our communities, youll ensure that our commissioning infrastructure delivers value, sustainability and, above all, impact.You will hold oversight of statutory commissioning responsibilities, including governance and pooled budgets, andleada multi-disciplinary team delivering excellence in commissioning, brokerage, innovation, and quality improvement.You will horizon scan the impact of legislative, policy or regulatory change to ensure our appetite to risk management and governance is resilient and fit for the future. As a seniorleader, you will model our Delivering the FutureTogethervalues, be a visible presence across the system, and help shape the future of services in Oxfordshire.Your ability to bring peopletogether, work across boundaries, andleadwith purpose will be key to our continued transformation helping your teams deliver services that are greener, fairer and healthier for all. This is a unique opportunity to join a council committed to doing things differently, rooted in local place and national ambition. If youre passionate about working in partnership, shaping change and making a lasting difference to peoples lives, wed love to hear from you. To learn more visit our campaign site https://www.hays.co.uk/vacancies/oxfordshire-county-council. For a confidential discussion, contact Laurence Wolahan or Simon Winspear at our recruitment partners, Hays Executive on 07985 443 826 or 07525 466 357. Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Oxfordshire County Council Address County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND Employer's website https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Oxfordshire County Council Address County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND Employer's website https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : OX1 1ND County Hall, Oxford, United Kingdom