Strategic Commissioning Lead, Children in Care and Care Leavers

Job description

The Service & Team Lead strategic transformation across Cornwall’s most vital services. Cornwall Council is nationally recognised for its innovative, integrated approach to commissioning — built on strong partnerships across health, education, and social care. We’re developing a professional commissioning discipline that blends best practice, robust evidence, and co-design with communities, creating an environment where commissioners can thrive and make a measurable difference. As a Strategic Commissioning Lead, you’ll be accountable for the strategic commissioning of either a key area of need or a major service function — a significant subset of our life-course commissioning approach. You’ll define what good looks like, set the strategic direction, and lead delivery across the full commissioning cycle. This is a delivery-focused leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on complexity, collaboration, and long-term transformation. You’ll be part of a high-performing commissioning team, reporting to a Head of Commissioning and working alongside other Strategic Leads to shape the future of services in Cornwall for children and young people. Your Impact: You’ll be the strategic am...