Commissioning Manager - Commissioning, Transformation & Governance

Northamptonshire Children's Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. As a Commissioning Manager, you will lead the charge in designing and delivering high-quality services that align with strategic priorities. This role is pivotal in enhancing joint commissioning for children with disabilities, ensuring that vulnerable children receive the support they need. With a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Subsidised benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with the commissioning cycle and strategic frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Children’s Services and current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Design and review commissioned services to achieve positive outcomes for children.
• Manage contracts against Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.

Skills

Relationship Building

Commissioning Cycle

Strategic Frameworks

Public Sector Accountability

Children’s Services Knowledge

Education

Degree

Job description

Please Note:

What will you be doing?

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and families? Join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust as a Commissioning Manager and lead the change in designing and delivering high-quality, evidence-based services. This pivotal role will drive forward strong relationship-based commissioning, ensuring services align with our business plan and meet the needs of vulnerable children and their families. The post holder will be responsible for commissioning services for children with disabilities and will collaborate with partners to enhance joint commissioning for children with SEND.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Design, develop, and review commissioned services to achieve positive outcomes for children and align with Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Business Plan priorities.
2. Ensure services meet national and local strategic priorities, achieve best value, and comply with statutory expectations.
3. Conduct detailed local needs analyses to inform service delivery and address gaps in provision.
4. Manage and review contracts against Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators, providing regular performance reports.
5. Identify funding opportunities and partnership arrangements to maximize resources.
6. Engage with children, young people, and families to inform service development.

For an informal chat about the role, please call Sarah Burr at 07738 459552.

About you

We seek a candidate skilled at building relationships and networks to implement change effectively, with a strong understanding of Children’s Services, current legislation, and relevant initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the commissioning cycle and strategic frameworks. A background in public sector accountability, the ability to influence at a strategic level, and a degree are essential.

When applying, please ensure your supporting statement addresses how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification, as this will be used for shortlisting. Include a full employment history, including any gaps since leaving full-time education.

Our benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce, and promoting innovation and creativity, always keeping children, young people, and families at the heart of our work.

Our benefits package includes:

• 28 days annual leave,
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover,
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave,
• Employee Assistance Programme,
• Employee discounts,
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements,
• A permanent, supportive, and inclusive management team,
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities,
• Subsidised benefits

About us

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children’s Services to the newly formed North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operates independently from the Councils, enabling us to explore innovative ways of working and be agile in service delivery. We foster a culture that promotes high-quality professional practice and innovation.

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