Commissioning Project Manager – New Builds, Acquisitions & Closures Faversham, Flexible £70000 Pro Rata Permanent Apply By 1 May, 2026 Posted On 24 April, 2026
Avante Care & Support
Faversham, United Kingdom
Base: £70,000 pro rata; bonus/equity: not specifie...
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Adult social care commissioning experience
New build service opening delivery
Service closure and stakeholder management
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Avante Care & Support is seeking an Interim Commissioning Project Manager for a six-month contract to oversee the commissioning, integration, and decommissioning of social care services. The role requires significant experience in adult social care and offers a salary of £70,000 pro-rata, with a work pattern of three days per week.
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Job Summary
This role leads the end-to-end commissioning cycle for social care services including new builds, acquisitions, and closures.
The successful candidate will ensure safe, high-quality, and financially sustainable service transitions while amplifying the voice of frontline colleagues.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will drive effective service integration and manage risks across multiple programmes.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Avante Care & Support is seeking an Interim Commissioning Project Manager for a six-month contract to oversee the commissioning, integration, and decommissioning of social care services. The role requires significant experience in adult social care and offers a salary of £70,000 pro-rata, with a work pattern of three days per week.
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Salary
Base: £70,000 Pro Rata; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Adult social care commissioning experience
New build service opening delivery
Service closure and stakeholder management
CQC regulatory compliance knowledge
Project management in complex environments
Nice-to-have
PRINCE2 project management qualification
Capital development or property project experience
TUPE coordination expertise
Frontline feedback integration skills
Key Requirements
Level 5 or Degree in health, social care, business, or housing
Significant experience in adult social care commissioning
Proven track record delivering complex projects like new builds or closures