Lead Commissioning & Quality Manager – Children's Services

Luton Borough; Luton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Borough is seeking a Commissioning & Quality Manager to lead commissioning programmes within the Children, Families and Education Directorate. This key role oversees development, quality assurance and performance management across services to meet local and national priorities.

You will build strong relationships with providers, commissioners and service users, drive service redesign and ensure value for money across contracts, with accountability for planning through evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commissioning programmes and quality assurance in public services.
• Ability to manage complex projects with strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of commissioning cycles, performance measurement and policy implementation.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in commissioning or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, quality assurance and performance management of commissioning programmes.
• Manage projects and contracts to ensure services deliver outcomes and value for money.
• Drive service redesign and improvement from planning through evaluation.
• Build relationships with providers, commissioners, service users and carers to influence planning and delivery.

Skills

Commissioning and quality management

Programme and project management

Change management

Data analysis and insights

Microsoft Office / IT skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in commissioning or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Luton Borough is seeking a Commissioning & Quality Manager to lead commissioning programmes within the Children, Families and Education Directorate. This key role oversees development, quality assurance and performance management across services to meet local and national priorities.

You will build strong relationships with providers, commissioners and service users, drive service redesign and ensure value for money across contracts, with accountability for planning through evaluation.