Commissioning Project Manager

InvitISE Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known consulting firm is looking for a Commissioning Project Manager for a 6-month role in London. The role involves leading commissioning projects to enhance services for Pre-16 and Post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with a salary up to £400 per day. The position supports hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning or project management within Children’s Services or SEND.
• Strong understanding of SEND provision, including placements and transition services.
• Background managing frameworks, provider contracts, and KPIs.
• Excellent stakeholder, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead complex workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commissioning for SEND services.
• Develop strategies to improve outcomes and control spend.
• Support frameworks, contracts, and provider agreements.
• Align services with transition pathways and local needs.
• Monitor performance and ensure delivery against outcomes.

Skills

Commissioning

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-solving

Planning

Job description

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We are seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to join our Children’s Services client on a critical programme aligned to their Safety Valve commitments. This is an initial 6-month role based in London, paying up to £400 per day outside IR35 .

This role supports hybrid working.

You’ll lead commissioning projects focused on improving services for Pre-16 and Post-16 learners with SEND, developing sustainable, needs-led provision and reducing reliance on high-cost placements.

The successful Commissioning Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading end-to-end commissioning for SEND services

• Developing strategies to improve outcomes and control spend

• Supporting frameworks, contracts, and provider agreements

• Aligning services with transition pathways and local needs

• Monitoring performance and ensuring delivery against outcomes

The successful Commissioning Project Manager will have:

• Experience in commissioning or project management within Children’s Services or SEND

• Strong understanding of SEND provision – including placements and transition services

• Background managing frameworks, provider contracts, and KPIs

• Excellent stakeholder, planning, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead complex workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Interested?

Please apply below.

SEND Commissioning, Children’s Services, Special Educational Needs, Safety Valve, Local Authority, Commissioning Manager, Pre-16, Post-16, Education Placements, Sufficiency Strategy, Contract Management, Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to join our Children’s Services client on a critical programme aligned to their Safety Valve commitments. This is an initial 6-month role based in London, paying up to £400 per day outside IR35 .

This role supports hybrid working.

You’ll lead commissioning projects focused on improving services for Pre-16 and Post-16 learners with SEND, developing sustainable, needs-led provision and reducing reliance on high-cost placements.

The successful Commissioning Project Manager will be responsible for:
• Leading end-to-end commissioning for SEND services
• Developing strategies to improve outcomes and control spend
• Supporting frameworks, contracts, and provider agreements
• Aligning services with transition pathways and local needs
• Monitoring performance and ensuring delivery against outcomes
The successful Commissioning Project Manager will have:
• Experience in commissioning or project management within Children’s Services or SEND
• Strong understanding of SEND provision – including placements and transition services
• Background managing frameworks, provider contracts, and KPIs
• Excellent stakeholder, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead complex workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Interested?

Please apply below.

SEND Commissioning, Children’s Services, Special Educational Needs, Safety Valve, Local Authority, Commissioning Manager, Pre-16, Post-16, Education Placements, Sufficiency Strategy, Contract Management, Project Manager

Requirements
The successful Commissioning Project Manager will be responsible for: • Leading end-to-end commissioning for SEND services • Developing strategies to improve outcomes and control spend • Supporting frameworks, contracts, and provider agreements • Aligning services with transition pathways and local needs • Monitoring performance and ensuring delivery against outcomes The successful Commissioning Project Manager will have: • Experience in commissioning or project management within Children’s Services or SEND • Strong understanding of SEND provision – including placements and transition services • Background managing frameworks, provider contracts, and KPIs • Excellent stakeholder, planning, and problem-solving skills • Ability to lead complex workstreams in a fast-paced environment