Commissioning Project Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Project Manager to lead transformation work within the Children’s Services Directorate. This pivotal role requires proven experience in commissioning and project management, particularly within Local Authorities. Responsibilities include driving service improvements and evaluating commissioned services to ensure measurable outcomes. The position is a 3-month contract with 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning or project management within Local Authority.
• Excellent understanding of commissioning processes for education placements.
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning projects for services for children with SEND.
• Drive service delivery improvements through strategic planning.
• Monitor and evaluate commissioned services for best value.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

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3 months Contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commissioning Project Manager to join our dynamic Commissioning team within the Children’s Services Directorate. This pivotal role will lead commissioning transformation work aligned to the Safety Valve Programme, focusing on both Pre-16 and Post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will be instrumental in shaping and delivering commissioning strategies that improve outcomes for children and young people, ensure value for money, and reduce reliance on high-cost placements.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Lead commissioning projects that support the development of sustainable, needs-led services for children and young people with SEND.
  
• Drive improvements in service delivery through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based decision-making.
  
• Support the implementation of frameworks and agreements that enhance quality, consistency, and cost control across commissioned services.
  
• Contribute to the development of local and regional commissioning arrangements, ensuring alignment with sufficiency strategies and preparation for adulthood pathways.
  
• Monitor and evaluate commissioned services to ensure they meet agreed outcomes and deliver best value.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Proven experience in a commissioning or project management role within a Local Authority, particularly in Children’s Services or SEND.
  
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes for education placements, therapies, and transition services.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage multiple stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes.
  
• Experience in developing and managing contractual frameworks, including provider agreements and performance monitoring tools.
  
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment.
  
• A relevant professional qualification or significant experience of working on project or programme management is desirable.
  

Additional information to note

• Working Hours: 36 hours per week.
  
• The role requires a DBS check.
  
• The role is outside IR35.

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.

Requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in commissioning or project management within a Local Authority, particularly in Children’s Services or SEND
  
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes for education placements, therapies, and transition services
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage multiple stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes
  
• Experience in developing and managing contractual frameworks, including provider agreements and performance monitoring tools
  
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
  
• Relevant professional qualification or significant experience of working on project or programme management