Children’s Services Transformation & Commissioning Lead

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; Vor Ort; GBP 61.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous Annual Leave

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Car & Cycle to Work

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

And more!

Zusammenfassung

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Transformation & Commissioning Manager for its Children’s Services. This full-time, permanent role offers a leadership portfolio across Early Help, Social Care, Education and Health, shaping transformation and commissioning programmes.

You will work across the council and with health, education, providers and the voluntary sector to drive preventative, joined‑up services.

Qualifikationen

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or able to demonstrate extensive experience in strategic commissioning across social care and/or health.
• Significant experience of leading strategic transformation programmes within children’s services or a closely related field.
• Proven track record in strategic commissioning, including service design, procurement, contract management and performance monitoring.
• Experience of overseeing multiple programmes or a portfolio of work, including managing interdependencies and strategic priorities.
• Strong knowledge of at least one area of children’s services, with awareness of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret data, produce high‑quality reports and influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of involving children, young people and families in service development and evaluation.
• A collaborative, inclusive and resilient leadership style, with a strong commitment to equity, innovation and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Lead and provide strategic oversight across a portfolio of transformation and commissioning programmes aligned to strategic priorities and local needs.
• Develop commissioning strategies and manage the full commissioning cycle, including needs assessment, service design, procurement, contract management and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate complex programmes of change, managing interdependencies, risks, budgets and delivery against agreed outcomes and timescales.
• Shape and develop the provider market to support a diverse, high-quality and sustainable service offer that delivers value for money.
• Build strong partnerships across the council, health, education, providers and the voluntary and community sector, representing the service at strategic boards and multi‑agency forums.
• Embed co‑production and participation so that children, young people and families meaningfully influence planning, commissioning, service design and evaluation.
• Provide high‑quality reports, briefings and presentations to senior leaders, elected members and stakeholders, using evidence and insight to support decision‑making.
• Lead, support and develop Transformation and Commissioning Officers, promoting innovation, continuous improvement and shared accountability.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills & communication

Ausbildung

Degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Transformation & Commissioning Manager for its Children’s Services. This full-time, permanent role offers a leadership portfolio across Early Help, Social Care, Education and Health, shaping transformation and commissioning programmes.

You will work across the council and with health, education, providers and the voluntary sector to drive preventative, joined‑up services.