Pooled Fund Manager and Strategic Lead for S117 Aftercare
The closing date is 25 January 2026
Job summary
Join us in a pivotal leadership role where youll work across the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the Local Authority in Cornwall to ensure Section 117 compliance, strengthen governance, and improve outcomes for people who need mental health aftercare arranged.
As the Pooled Fund Manager and Strategic Lead for s117, youll provide assurance to senior leaders, influence commissioning decisions, and drive system-wide improvements that make a real difference.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the management of pooled resources, ensuring robust governance and compliance with statutory requirements and local agreements. This role involves setting strategic direction for Section 117 aftercare, shaping commissioning decisions, and embedding best practice across health and social care partners. Youll analyse market intelligence, advise commissioners, and produce clear, insightful financial and performance reports for senior stakeholders.
As one of the most senior officers reporting to the Head of Commissioning with accountability to the Programme Lead for Mental Health in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB, you will act as a strategic ambassador for Cornwall, future-proof services in line with policy changes, and lead improvement plans. You will influence commissioning across mental health pathways, ensuring person-centred approaches and sustainable markets.
About us
Youll be part of our Safe and Caring Communities directorate, within the People Commissioning teama forward-thinking service dedicated to improving lives through integrated health and social care. Working alongside experienced commissioners, purchasing managers, and NHS partners, youll help shape services that support people out of hospital and into the community. This senior leadership role sits at the heart of strategic commissioning, influencing provision across mental health, learning disability, and supported housing. Collaboration, co-design, and innovation are central to our approach, ensuring sustainable markets and person-centred outcomes for the people of Cornwall.
Why join us?
- Strategic impact: Shape mental health aftercare services across health and social care.
- Collaborative environment: Work with senior leaders across multiple organisations.
- Flexibility: Remote working with occasional visits to Truro County Hall.
- Purpose-driven role: Improve outcomes for people requiring mental health aftercare.
- High-profile position: Act as a strategic ambassador for Cornwall, influencing policy and practice nationally.
Details
Date posted
09 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,273 to £66,910 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0021-700003862
Job locations
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Council
Address
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer's website
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Karen Hooper
