Market Shaping Manager

In supporting the establishment of our new high performing, innovative, evidenced based commissioning function, the Market Shaping Manager will influence the development and delivery of a proactive, sustainable and diverse adult care market which meets current and future needs, and in doing so, delivers our Care Act market-shaping and provider sustainability duties. The Market Shaping Manager will establish robust working relationships, collaborating internally, across the care system and with the care market. They will lead a proactive and direct approach to market shaping, maximising a range of levers including utilising robust data, intelligence and quality insight, to anticipate risk, influence commissioning decisions and assure the Council of market stability, capacity, safety and performance. The manager will lead the Strategic Commissioning intelligence and reporting function to provide meaningful insights which anticipate emerging pressures, informs commissioning and market-shaping decisions, and provides a comprehensive understanding, as well as assurance on demand, supply, capacity, market stability, sufficiency, performance, cost and risks. The Market Shaping Manager will embrace joint responsibility as a key member of the senior management team, for establishing the new service, embedding new ways of working and fostering a supportive, learning culture.,

• Shape the future and make a real difference: You will translate strategic vision into reality, and through supporting the delivery of the end-to-end commissioning cycle, your work will directly contribute to improving lives across Lincolnshire., Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Smarter Working Employer We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

To help us achieve this, we are seeking an exceptional and experienced manager with a proven track record in commissioning, market strategy, shaping and development combined with a robust understanding of adult social care markets, market economics and workforce challenges.,
• Someone with a professional degree level qualification in a relevant discipline, such as commissioning, research, planning, business management or equivalent knowledge and substantial experience across adult social care commissioning or strategy. Along with a management qualification or significant experience in a management role.
• Significant experience in commissioning, market development or strategy. Demonstrating a robust understanding of adult social care markets, market economics, workforce challenges, and market-shaping and sustainability duties under the Care Act.
• A proven ability to evidence effective outcomes through intelligence led market shaping, development, growth and innovation. With experience of leading on the design and implementation of flexible, creative and imaginative approaches, which underpin continuous improvement.
• Someone with advanced analytical and technical capability, with experience of developing and using business intelligence, reporting and analytical tools to bring together complex qualitative and quantitative information from multiple sources.
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful strategic insight, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and communicate these clearly to support senior decision-making, commissioning and market development.
• Advanced interpersonal, relationship and communication skills with the proven ability to collaborate, persuade, negotiate and influence at a senior level and with partners, stakeholders, markets, practitioners and service users., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
  
  Work in a dynamic supportive environment: In joining the Strategic Commissioning Service you can be guaranteed a warm welcome and will be surrounded by a friendly, supportive caring and compassionate team, dedicated to ensuring success.
• Know you are at the heart of our organisation: We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.
• Be recognised for your contribution: Along with a competitive salary, we also offer a contributory pension, a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work; flexible working policies; career progression opportunities; a generous annual leave entitlement, plus the option to buy more; and a relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate -more details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.