The Department of Health & Social Care is seeking a Director of Strategy and Commissioning who will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for ensuring that the health and social care strategy for the Isle of Man and the commissioning of services Manx Care are fit for purpose and sustainable for the future.

Collectively with the other members of the DHSC Executive Leadership team you will be responsible for assurance of the entire Manx Care budget of c. £240m. You will also provide the leadership and line management to a number of senior officers.

The Strategy and Commissioning function will be responsible for developing the Mandate which will identify all health and care services to be delivered by Manx Care for the people of the Isle of Man. This is a new function of the DHSC and will require a Director with a successful track record of managing multi-million pound contracts and must have had significant experience in a strategic commissioning role.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategy and strategic commissioning function for the DHSC and to ensure that services to be specified by the DHSC and delivered by Manx Care will be of high-quality, meet local needs, be person-centred and outcome-based, be future-proofed and provide value for money for the people of the Isle of Man.

By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

The Isle of Man has been praised for its effective response to the global pandemic. Currently, due to the lack of cases in the community, people on the Island are enjoying a life free of social distancing regulations.

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im

Interview expenses and a relocation package of up to £10,000 based on receipts is available for this role.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please contact Kathryn Magson on 01624 685011.

A provisional interview date of 18^th December 2020 has been set for shortlisted applicants, however this is subject to change.

To apply online, visit https://bit.ly/338ieXF