Strategic Children's Commissioning Lead

Golearnleicestershire; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an ambitious and motivated Children’s Social Care Commissioning Manager to join the Children’s Commissioning Service. The role leads Brokerage and Negotiation, Contract Monitoring and Review, and Quality Assurance functions to ensure high-quality services for children and young people.

You will work with colleagues, providers and partners to drive improvement, manage resources effectively and deliver strategic financial objectives while promoting

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or demonstrable evidence of delivering change in a complex and changing partnership environment
• Experience of leading project work from brief to implementation using project management skills
• Ability to problem solve, think strategically and manage and lead staff
• Excellent time management, liaison and negotiation skills, presentation and communication skills, IT skills
• Knowledge of commissioning and contracting processes and financial implications within Local Government
• Understanding of outcome-based commissioning including procurement, contract management and financial management

Responsibilities

• Lead Brokerage and Negotiation, Contract Monitoring and Review, and Quality Assurance functions
• Provide leadership and day-to-day operational oversight across commissioning activities
• Drive service improvement and innovation across Children’s Commissioning
• Support transformation activities to improve outcomes and deliver savings
• Monitor performance using data and intelligence to inform decisions
• Develop and support a motivated workforce with a culture of continuous improvement

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an ambitious and motivated Children’s Social Care Commissioning Manager to join the Children’s Commissioning Service. The role leads Brokerage and Negotiation, Contract Monitoring and Review, and Quality Assurance functions to ensure high-quality services for children and young people.

You will work with colleagues, providers and partners to drive improvement, manage resources effectively and deliver strategic financial objectives while promoting