Senior Children’s Services Commissioning Lead

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced commissioner/programme officer to lead commissioning for children, young people and families, including SEND and related health and social care services. You will work across education, health and care to shape provision, develop contracts, and secure value for money through collaborative partnerships.

You will drive service development, engage with social care, education, and health partners, and support reforms such as Experts at Hand, with a

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading commissioning processes across health, education, and social care.
• Ability to research, manage multiple complex projects, and facilitate change/service developments.
• Strong ability to identify solutions and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning of services for children, young people and families across SEND.
• Develop and mobilise provision within communities and create sustainable contracting arrangements.
• Oversee procurement processes and drive value for money in health and social care.

Skills

Commissioning

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Commercial discussions

Job description

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced commissioner/programme officer to lead commissioning for children, young people and families, including SEND and related health and social care services. You will work across education, health and care to shape provision, develop contracts, and secure value for money through collaborative partnerships.

You will drive service development, engage with social care, education, and health partners, and support reforms such as Experts at Hand, with a