Head of Children's Services Commissioning & Strategy

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and Benefits

Hybrid working 2–3 days on-site

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking a Head of Commissioning for Children's Services to provide strategic leadership for commissioning of children's social care and education. The role leads development of commissioning capability, shaping markets, and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services.

The postholder will build a diverse provider market, collaborate across council departments, and play a key role in delivering sustainability and improved outcomes for children, young people, and

Qualifications

• Track record of building a high-performing children's commissioning service.
• Experience leading commissioning for children's social care and education.
• Fluency in English is required for customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for commissioning of children's social care and education.
• Develop and embed commissioning capability across Children's services.
• Lead on securing a sustainable provider market and value for money.
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to implement the new structure.

Job description

Swindon Borough Council is seeking a Head of Commissioning for Children's Services to provide strategic leadership for commissioning of children's social care and education. The role leads development of commissioning capability, shaping markets, and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services.

The postholder will build a diverse provider market, collaborate across council departments, and play a key role in delivering sustainability and improved outcomes for children, young people, and