Senior Commissioning Manager - Substance Misuse

4Recruitment Services; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking organization is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to spearhead the implementation of a Substance Misuse Strategy in East London. This pivotal role involves leading the recommissioning of vital services, ensuring they align with local needs and national policies. The successful candidate will engage with diverse stakeholders, oversee contract management, and maintain a focus on harm reduction initiatives. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of residents and possess strong analytical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to improving community health and well-being.

Benefits

24-hour specialist consultant

Employee Benefits Programme

Dedicated payroll support

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of commissioning substance misuse services.
• Proven experience in commissioning major contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recommissioning of drug and alcohol services.
• Oversee provider contract management and performance targets.
• Engage key stakeholders for service design and delivery.

Skills

Commissioning Substance Misuse Services

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Education

Degree Level Education

Continuous Professional Development

Job description

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead the implementation and local delivery of a Substance Misuse Strategy and underpinning commissioning activity across an East London Borough.

The Senior Substance Misuse Commissioning Manager will play a central role in the recommissioning of services, ensuring a structured, co-produced, and needs-led approach. They will also oversee existing service delivery, ensuring provider performance and harm reduction initiatives remain on track.

This position is well suited to someone who is innovative, motivated, and passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents who misuse substances.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Leading the recommissioning of drug and alcohol services, ensuring procurement processes align with local needs, national policy, and best practice.
• Overseeing provider contract management, ensuring services meet performance targets, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Engaging and coordinating key stakeholders, including health, social care, housing, and criminal justice partners, to inform service design and delivery.
• Embedding co-production, ensuring service user voices shape the future service model.
• Maintaining focus on harm reduction initiatives, including drug-related death prevention, naloxone distribution, and responses to contaminated drug supply.
• Ensuring robust data collection, reporting, and performance analysis, providing evidence for commissioning decisions and service improvements.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• In-depth knowledge of commissioning substance misuse services in conjunction with key stakeholders that promote prevention and early intervention, improve access to services, and deliver effective evidence-based support that promotes recovery.
• Proven experience of commissioning major contracts and making changes to service provision to improve quality and standards.
• Excellent literacy and the ability to prepare clear, concise written reports (e.g., strategies, business cases, service reviews, specifications, bids). Well-developed analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.

What we offer:

• 24-hour one-on-one specialist consultant support within your geographical area.
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme.
• Dedicated payroll support to ensure you receive full benefits of your payment.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy further or inquire about other opportunities, please contact our team at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).