Commissioning & Programme Lead
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Programmers and software development professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£54,700
(£28.05 per hour)
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The London Borough of Merton is committed to delivering high-quality services that reflect the needs and ambitions of its residents. In line with our borough-wide strategy Building a Better Merton Together and our Live Well in Merton Adult Social Care Strategy, we are transforming Adult Social Care through the Live Well in Merton programme — a bold, resident-focused initiative aimed at improving outcomes, promoting independence, and embedding sustainable change.
As the Commissioning & Programme Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving this transformation. You will lead a small, agile team and work closely with senior leaders, frontline services, and corporate functions to identify challenges, co-design solutions, and implement improvements that make a real difference to residents’ lives.
This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strategic insight, operational agility, and a collaborative mindset. You will be responsible for shaping the programme, managing delivery against key milestones, and ensuring governance and accountability at every stage.
This is an 18 month fixed-term contract.
Social Care is special here, so come join the team
Come and work in a supportive environment at Merton Council, where you’ll do a social care role that matters in a place where you
The London Borough of Merton is committed to delivering high-quality services that reflect the needs and ambitions of its residents. In line with our borough-wide strategy Building a Better Merton Together and our Live Well in Merton Adult Social Care Strategy, we are transforming Adult Social Care through the Live Well in Merton programme — a bold, resident-focused initiative aimed at improving outcomes, promoting independence, and embedding sustainable change.
As the Commissioning & Programme Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving this transformation. You will lead a small, agile team and work closely with senior leaders, frontline services, and corporate functions to identify challenges, co-design solutions, and implement improvements that make a real difference to residents’ lives.
This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strategic insight, operational agility, and a collaborative mindset. You will be responsible for shaping the programme, managing delivery against key milestones, and ensuring governance and accountability at every stage.
This is an 18 month fixed-term contract.
Social Care is special here, so come join the team
Come and work in a supportive environment at Merton Council, where you’ll do a social care role that matters in a place where you
matter.
Our ‘social care roles/staff’ do important jobs, and we’re focused on looking after you so you can look after others.
Our people stay because we have a great culture, and staff tell us their colleagues are the best thing about working here.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
Our ‘social care roles/staff’ do important jobs, and we’re focused on looking after you so you can look after others.
Our people stay because we have a great culture, and staff tell us their colleagues are the best thing about working here.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in programme leadership and transformation delivery, ideally in health or social care.
- Brings strong strategic thinking, organisational skills, and the ability to manage complex programmes.
- Communicates confidently and can influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Is passionate about public service improvement and committed to delivering better outcomes for residents.