Commissioning Manager - Prevention ACT and Support Services

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Scotland is seeking a Commissioning Manager for their Adult Commissioning Service. This role involves developing strategic commissioning plans and leading a talented team. Ideal candidates will have experience in health or social care commissioning and a strong understanding of the relevant legislation. The position also offers opportunities for management development for those stepping into leadership roles for the first time. The position is located in Edinburgh and comes with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in commissioning within health, social care, or housing.
• Expert knowledge of the commissioning cycle and relevant legislation.
• Working knowledge of public sector procurement legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic commissioning plans and market position statements.
• Mentor and lead a team of commissioning staff.
• Coordinate workplans to align with the Directorate Vision and Strategy.

Skills

Strategic commissioning

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Adult Commissioning Service as a Commissioning Manager - Prevention, ACT and Support Services.

Sitting within the Adult Social Care and Health Integration Directorate, the Adult Commissioning Service are seeking a proactive and innovative Commissioning Manager to join our dynamic, well-established team. You will be responsible for your own portfolio of work, including development of strategic commissioning plans, market position statements and establishing strategic working relationships with stakeholders. You will be responsible for mentoring and leading a talented team of commissioning staff, including co-ordinating workplans to ensure alignment to the Directorate Vision and Strategy, in addition to the overarching Council Plan. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in commissioning within health, social care or housing, and expert knowledge of the commissioning cycle, relevant legislation and best practice.

The candidate will have working knowledge of, and exposure to, procurement legislation relevant to public sector procurement. Whilst experience in both commissioning and management is preferred, this post is also suitable for experienced strategic commissioners who want to take the next step into a management and leadership role. Middlesbrough Council has a comprehensive Management Development Programme which can support the successful postholder where this may be your first management position.

For an informal discussion of the role, please contact Heather Weir - Interim Head of Adult Services Commissioning on 01642 729262 or email [e-mail]

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

Please note this post is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Check, which includes a Verification of Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only).

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!