Commissioning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Job summary

Borough of Lambeth in London is seeking a Commissioning Manager on a full-time fixed-term/secondment for 18 months. The role reports to the Integrated Children’s Commissioning Service and focuses on SEND commissioning and therapies for children and young people.

The salary ranges from £56,436 to £59,574 per year including the London Weighting, with progression in annual increments. The post is based in Lambeth and supports SEND reform and wider specifications for Specialist Community Children’s

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning services across Early Years, parenting, SEND, and children’s health programmes.
• Knowledge of family hub and SEND reform programmes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Lambeth's joint commissioning arrangements of therapies to support children with SEND.
• Review specifications relating to Specialist Community Children’s Services.

Skills

Commissioning management

SEND knowledge

Job description

Commissioning Manager

Full time, Fixed Term/Secondment for 18 months

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

About Us:

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.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

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.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

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 role is based within the SEND and Health team and 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.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

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

Interviews: w/c 14th September.

Please click here to view Lambeth Staff Benefits

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 at www.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. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.