Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager

Luton Borough Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental body in Edinburgh is looking for a Senior Commissioning Manager to develop and lead large scale commissioning strategies aimed at transforming services for adults facing mental health challenges and learning disabilities. This role focuses on collaboration with health partners and the community to enhance independence and wellbeing. Applicants should possess strong leadership skills and experience in strategic commissioning. A competitive salary package, along with various benefits including flexible working, is offered.

Benefits

25 to 32 days' annual leave

Buying annual leave scheme

Career Pathways

Pension scheme

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Unlimited access to development courses

Staff discounts

Travel savings

Health and fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Dynamic commissioner with a passion for transforming services.
• Experience in leading strategic projects for adults with mental health needs.
• Ability to manage budgets and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead large scale commissioning strategies.
• Drive the delivery of the Learning Disability Strategy.
• Commission innovative accommodation models.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic commissioning

Experience with Mental Health

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Job description

About the job

Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

We're seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to develop and lead large scale commissioning strategies to transform the lives of working age adults in Luton. The Commissioning Service in Luton sits within the broader Population Wellbeing Directorate and works together with our Health Partners and local Voluntary and Community Sector to find innovative and workable commissioning solutions. The Commissioning Service in Luton is on a journey, and has ambitious plans in place to shape the local care and support market and service support landscape over the next 2-3 years.

This senior leadership role will drive forward the delivery of our ambitious plans - with a specific focus on work to transform our offer to residents who experience poor mental health and / or have a Learning Disability. This will involve (but not be limited to) the development and delivery of a refreshed Learning Disability Strategy for the borough, the commissioning of innovative new accommodation models in partnership with Health Partners, and a review of our Day Centre / Community opportunities offer - to maximise the independence and wellbeing of working age adults.

Applicants for this role will need to be able to meet work demands, targets and deadlines and also have the ability to manage staff and budget responsibilities.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you

• Are you a dynamic and skilled Commissioner who has great leadership and inter‑personal skills?
• Are you passionate about working with residents, partners and staff to transform services to maximise outcomes and Value for Money?
• Do you have experience of leading strategic commissioning projects and programmes to improve the lives of adults with Mental Health needs or Learning Disabilities?

If so - this role could be an amazing next step for you.

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no‑one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include :

• From 25 to 32 days' annual leave : linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme : buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways : step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme : with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package : up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme : a free, 24 / 7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
• Work / life balance : flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part‑time hours and alternative working patterns
• Training and support : unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers : includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club : great value savings on local bus travel