Deputy Director of Integrated Commissioning

We don’t just talk about integration in Bexley; we live and breathe it.

This is a crucial appointment within Bexley’s Adult Social Care & Health system that covers a broad portfolio and remit, including adult social care, health, care homes, market management and children’s health services.

You’ll be joining a strong, integrated commissioning team that that works across London Borough of Bexley and Bexley place South East London (SEL) ICB to maximise outcomes for some of our most vulnerable residents. As Deputy Director of Integrated Commissioning, you’ll drive strategic commissioning at Place level as well as locally and will have the opportunity to pave the way for delivering outstanding services that will change the lives of people in Bexley.

As the seventh largest London Borough, Bexley is home to an increasingly diverse population and is a place that is brimming with great potential. Thanks to a stable and dedicated leadership team, who are committed to providing exceptional health and social care services, we have a strong foundation and an unwavering passion to continue to improve services and outcomes through cost-effective and innovative ways of working.

In Bexley we are proud of how integrated we are across ICB, London Borough of Bexley and Oxleas Foundation Trust  and our strong partnership working with the voluntary sector and we are looking to develop this further. You’ll have the opportunity to build on these  integrated services within Bexley and further opportunities to commission services that delivers both health and social care outcomes and continue to strengthen our preventative approach. You’ll develop integrated approaches with colleagues within the council and partners across health, the voluntary sector, and beyond. You’ll build strong relationships with key stakeholders and drive positive outcomes for residents. It’s an exciting time and place to make your mark and shape an incredible future.

We’re seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking system leader with the strategic insight and operational savvy to drive transformation across health and social care. You’ll thrive in complexity — balancing competing priorities, shaping markets, and forging strong partnerships across the Council and ICB. Innovative, resilient, and future-focused, you’ll challenge convention, inspire collaboration, and deliver real change for our communities.

Join us at a pivotal moment for Bexley — a borough where genuine partnership working is part of our DNA. This is your chance to raise Bexley’s profile, shape what integrated commissioning really means, and drive innovation with no set blueprint. You’ll build on strong, mature relationships across health, care and the voluntary sector, and help lead our next exciting phase of transformation.

Visit www.MakingBexleyEvenBetter.co.uk to find out more and to apply. Or, for a confidential conversation, call Chris Barrow (07437 839048) or Anita Denton (07725 554802) at Tile Hill.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 11^th January 2026

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.