Senior Child Services Commissioning Lead

Connect2Hackney; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackney Council is seeking an experienced Lead Resources Officer to drive commissioning and resources across the Children’s Integrated Commissioning Service. You will lead complex care and education commissioning for children with high needs and deputise for the Resources Manager when required, ensuring best value and integrated services.

You will coach colleagues, manage the duty system, analyse spend and market data, and build strong provider relationships to improve outcomes for children and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commissioning, procurement, contract management or placement sourcing within children's services, education or social care.
• Strong knowledge of care, support and education markets for children and young people.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and negotiating with providers.
• Excellent analytical, financial and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities, delivering best value.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational management of the Commissioning & Resources Hub.
• Lead on complex care, support and education commissioning for children with high levels of need.
• Deputise for the Resources Manager when required.
• Manage and allocate work through the duty management system.
• Monitor quality, performance and value for money across commissioned services.
• Develop strong relationships with providers, partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to commissioning projects, procurement activities and service improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert coaching, development and training to team members.
• Analyse performance, spend and market data to inform decision-making and commissioning strategies.

Skills

Commissioning

Procurement

Contract management

Placement sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Job description

Hackney Council is seeking an experienced Lead Resources Officer to drive commissioning and resources across the Children’s Integrated Commissioning Service. You will lead complex care and education commissioning for children with high needs and deputise for the Resources Manager when required, ensuring best value and integrated services.

You will coach colleagues, manage the duty system, analyse spend and market data, and build strong provider relationships to improve outcomes for children and