Commissioning Manager

Salford Council; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford Council in Salford is advertising a Commissioning Manager within Children’s Services, based at Unity House, Swinton, with hybrid working and a Grade 4B SCP 36-39 (£48,738 - £51,928 per annum). The role leads commissioning, performance management and service improvement, with a focus on Children’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing.

You will manage a small team and collaborate across partners to deliver outcomes for children and young people.

Job description

Commissioning Manager Commissioning & Partnerships

Children’s Services | Unity House, Swinton/Hybrid | Grade 4B SCP 36-39 (£48,738 - £51,928 per annum)

Working Hours

36 hours per week

Core office hours are 8:30 to 16.30 however a flexible working scheme is in operation subject to the needs of the service

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Location

The main team are based on the Civic Centre campus, but staff are able to work from various locations and from home.

Closing Date

27th September 2026

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available within Children’s Services for a dynamic and innovative Commissioning Manager. Your commitment to outcomes for children and young people will lead your work in commissioning, performance management and service improvement. Whilst your portfolio will have a focus around Children’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing, you may be involved in other children’s commissioning programmes.

You will join an experienced and supportive team who will help you in delivering our commissioning programme. The role currently involves line management of two posts. You will be supported to develop and enhance your skills in a team which values opportunities and progression.

About You

If you are enthusiastic about outcomes for children and young people and have some experience of commissioning, market engagement or programme management. We want to hear from you!

We are a values-based team and your style and approach will reflect our values of pride, passion, people and personal responsibility. You will be passionate about what you do, always striving to improve things, valuing and respecting others’ contribution. You will take pride in your work and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.

Please ensure that you evidence the knowledge and experience required in the ‘what we need from you’ section of our role profile.

About us

As a people centred and values-based organisation Salford really is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture and can do approach, we embrace innovation and encourage performance.

Our values are:

• Pride
• Passion
• People
• Personal Responsibility

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact [e-mail].

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

Want to know more about Salford?

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you here!

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Supporting Documents

Role Profile for Commissioning Manager