Commissioning Manager

Lambeth-Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambeth Council is seeking a dedicated professional for a fixed-term 18-month role within the Integrated Children’s Commissioning Service in South London.

The post focuses on joint commissioning arrangements for therapies to support children with SEND and reviews of Specialist Community Children’s Services specifications, aiming to improve outcomes across Early Years, Parenting, and Youth provisions.

Job description

Lambeth Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London,SW2 1EG, United Kingdom and 1 more

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Job Description

Full time, Fixed Term/Secondment for 18 months

PO6: £56,436pa rising in annual increments to £59,574pa incl. LW

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Lambeth's Integrated Children's Commissioning Service delivers commissioning functions on behalf of Lambeth Council and Southeast London ICB. The portfolio of work covered across the service is broad and includes all Early Years and Parenting Services, including the national Family Hub Start for Life programme; services that support Vulnerable Children, including Children Looked After, alongside universal and targeted Youth and Play services; and services to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities as well as children's Physical, Emotional and Mental Health and Well Being.

About the Role:

This fixed term roleis based within the SEND and Health teamand will have a specific focus on: Lambeth’s joint commissioning arrangements of therapies to support children with SEND and as part of the wider SEND reform programme; and on a wider review of specifications relating to Specialist Community Children's Services.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 6th September

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Standard Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found atwww.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check.Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Griffin at [e-mail]

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2984
• Job Category Commissioning
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 12:23 PM
• Apply Before 09/06/2026, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Lambeth Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London,SW2 1EG, United Kingdom Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton, London, SW2 1RW, United Kingdom