Senior Strategic Commissioner – Children’s Services

Northamptonshire Children's Trust; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

LGPS + life cover

Purchase up to 25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Subsidised town centre parking

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced commissioning professional to lead strategic commissioning priorities for children’s services. You will work with health, social care, housing and other partners to deliver outcomes for children, young people and families while ensuring value for money.

Based at One Angel Square with hybrid working, you will shape joint commissioning strategies, manage projects, and support delivery with commissioning leads, across

Qualifications

• Experience of commissioning and project management in health and social care.
• Strong change management and outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex information and translate it into clear, evidenced-based proposals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver our vision and act in partnership with providers, care staff, NHS and service users.
• Contribute to improving outcomes for children, young people and families via strategic commissioning priorities.
• Focus on joint commissioning between health, social care and housing.
• Navigate complex organisational environments to implement joint commissioning strategies and partnerships.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Job description

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced commissioning professional to lead strategic commissioning priorities for children’s services. You will work with health, social care, housing and other partners to deliver outcomes for children, young people and families while ensuring value for money.

Based at One Angel Square with hybrid working, you will shape joint commissioning strategies, manage projects, and support delivery with commissioning leads, across