Commissioning Project Manager

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government client, the London Borough of Haringey, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Project Manager for its Children’s Services Directorate. This temporary role focuses on enhancing educational outcomes for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and involves leading strategic commissioning projects. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and improving service efficiency. Candidates should have relevant experience in local authority settings, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning or project management within a local authority.
• Strong understanding of commissioning education placements and SEND services.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic commissioning projects for children with SEND.
• Drive improvements through planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and evaluate commissioned services for performance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

WE'RE HIRING

One of my local government clients, the London Borough of Haringey, is currently recruiting for an experienced Commissioning Project Manager to join their Children s Services Directorate on a temporary contract until October 2025, with potential extension based on performance and budget availability.

This role is focused on leading key transformation work aligned with the Safety Valve Programme, targeting improved outcomes for both Pre-16 and Post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

You will play a central role in designing and delivering sustainable commissioning strategies that enhance service delivery, improve value for money, and reduce reliance on high-cost placements.

You will play a key role in shaping commissioning strategies that enhance outcomes for children and young people, reduce reliance on high-cost placements, and ensure services offer best value and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic commissioning projects for children and young people with SEND.

• Drive improvements through evidence-based planning, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative working.

• Implement frameworks and agreements to enhance quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Develop and contribute to local and regional commissioning arrangements aligned with preparation for adulthood and sufficiency strategies.

• Monitor and evaluate commissioned services to ensure performance meets agreed outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in commissioning or project management within a local authority, ideally in Children s Services or SEND.

• Strong understanding of commissioning education placements, therapies, and transition services.

• Experience managing provider contracts, frameworks, and performance tools.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel Ltd.