Commissioning Partnerships Manager

Naomi House & Jacksplace; Sutton Scotney; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Group pension

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Blue light discount

Free parking

Hybrid working available

Modern work environment

Job summary

Naomi House & Jacksplace is seeking a Commissioning Partnerships Manager in Sutton Scotney to lead funding strategy, build key relationships with commissioners and drive sustainable service provision for babies, children and families.

You will work closely with the CEO Office and leadership teams to develop business cases, influence policy and secure funding while ensuring value-based population health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent; evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in health, education or social care sectors.
• Proven track record of multi-agency partnership working.
• Understanding of NHS procurement and commissioning processes.
• Knowledge of national NHS priorities related to children's care.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex data and policy for reports and business cases.
• Strong project management and delivery within budget.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with commissioners, ICBs, ICS and Local Authorities.
• Lead engagement with commissioning partners on NHS legislation and guidance.
• Identify and secure new statutory funding opportunities.
• Develop compelling business cases, bids and service specifications.
• Monitor commissioning priorities and influence future services.
• Support service innovation and organisational growth.
• Represent Naomi and Jack's in strategic forums and national networks.
• Collaborate with clinical, finance, fundraising and leadership teams for sustainability.

Skills

Degree-level understanding

Partnerships

Negotiation

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Values alignment

Health/education sector experience

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Description

Help Shape the Future of Naomi and Jack's At Naomi and Jack's we provide expert care and support to babies, children, young adults and families facing life limiting and life threatening conditions. Every day, our teams make an extraordinary difference, helping families create precious moments, access specialist care and navigate some of life's most challenging journeys.

Department: CEO Office

Location: Sutton Scotney

Compensation: £0 - £65,000 / year

As we continue to develop our services and strengthen our position within the health and social care system, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Commissioning Partnerships Manager to join our leadership team.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a strategic and influential professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring that our services are sustainably funded and we are viewed as a key partner in delivering statutory responsibilities, system sustainability and value based population health outcomes for babies, children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and strengthen relationships with commissioners, ICB's,  ICS and Local Authorities.


• Lead proactive engagement with statutory commissioning partners to raise awareness of children and young adult hospice services legislation and guidance.


• Identify and secure new statutory funding opportunities


• Develop compelling business cases, bids and service specifications


• Monitor commissioning priorities and influence future service provision


• Support service innovation and organisational growth


• Represent Naomi and Jack's in strategic forums and national networks


• Work collaboratively with clinical, finance, fundraising and leadership teams to maximise impact and sustainability.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with evidence of continuing professional development


• Significant experience within health, education and or social care sectors


• Proven track record of partnership working across complex, multi-agency environments


• A deep understanding of commissioning arrangements, including the procurement and contracting processes used by the NHS


• Specialist knowledge of current national priorities for the NHS and how they relate to children's palliative care


• Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility with senior commissioners, clinicians and stakeholder


• Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and policy to create clear, evidence-based reports and business cases.


• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan and deliver service improvements within budget and on time


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between hospice specific needs and commissioner led processes.


• Align with Naomi and Jack's values


• A passion for improving outcomes for children, young adults and families.


• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that is ambitious for the future and dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children, young adults and families.

In this role, your work will directly influence how hospice care is commissioned, funded and valued across the wider health and care system.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Shape strategic partnerships at a senior level


• Influence regional and national commissioning decisions


• Work directly with our CEO and leadership team


• Drive service development and innovation


• Secure sustainable funding that changes lives


• Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking organisation with a powerful purpose

Benefits:

• 28-days holiday (FTE) plus Bank holidays (pro rata for part-time working)


• Group pension scheme (continuation in the NHS Pension for those already contributing to it)


• Life assurance


• HSF Health cash plan


• Blue light discount


• Free parking


• Hybrid working available


• A modern and pleasant work environment

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) and asked to provide satisfactory references covering the last 5 years.

Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us on 01962 760060.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received.