Commissioning Project Manager

Pertemps Social Care; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care recruitment firm is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager in London to lead transformation work in Children’s Services. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within Local Authorities, focusing on strategies that support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This role offers significant responsibility and the chance to drive improvements in service delivery.

Benefits

Generous referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver commissioning strategies that improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Lead commissioning projects for children and young people with SEND.
• Drive improvements in service delivery through strategic planning.

Skills

Experience in commissioning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Evidence-based decision-making

Job description

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Commissioning Project Manager - Children’s Services

A Commissioning Project Manager is required within Children’s Services. As the commissioning project manager, you 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:

• Shape and deliver commissioning strategies that improve outcomes for children and young people, ensure value for money, and reduce reliance on high-cost placements.
• Lead commissioning projects supporting 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 outcomes and deliver value.

Requirements

• 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.

We recruit across all areas in Social Care Public Sector. If this role isn't suitable, contact us about other opportunities including Children’s Services, Adult Services, SEND, Disabilities, and Occupational Health.

Not currently looking? We offer generous referral bonuses. Please pass this on to colleagues or friends who may be interested. Contact us for more information.

This role is ideally located for those looking to work in London.