Band 8a Commissioning Manager | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Provider Collaborative's Commissioning and Transformation Team. This role is predominantly working with Urgent and Emergency Care Services, transforming existing provision and supporting alternatives to admission.

The post holder will lead on strategy, planning, commissioning and performance management within a life course approach to mental health and will ideally demonstrate a level of subject matter expertise within Urgent and Emergency Mental Health Care.

The ideal candidate will work in a collaborative manner drawing upon diverse perspectives including those of people who use and deliver services. Most importantly they will be committed to supporting improvements in mental health across the population of Birmingham and Solihull.

· Identifying and addressing key risks and areas of over/under performance in relation to mental health contracts.

· Ensuring that the value of joint commissioning is realised and understood by all key stakeholders.

· Leading and supporting the implementation of key elements of the joint commissioning strategies for mental health.

· Leading business planning and maintaining systems that enable the commissioning team to respond effectively to policy and contractual changes, including new provider models, GP commissioning and personal budgets.

· Undertaking specific scoping work within the commissioning team to inform future planning and commissioning.

· Driving transformation and value for money across planning, commissioning and service delivery.

· Building the subject-matter expertise and technical capability needed for effective service delivery.

The post holder will be expected to be on site across Birmingham and Solihull at least one day a week to attend team meetings and events. We invite applications from candidates who are genuinely interested in proceeding to interview. It is advised that your application is submitted promptly, as the vacancy may close early if a number of suitable applications has been received.

As part of the interview, candidates will be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation – details of the presentation will be shared beforehand.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.

This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026