Strategic Children's Commissioning Manager

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council seeks an experienced Children's Social Care Commissioning Manager to lead Brokerage and Negotiation, Contract Monitoring and Review, and Quality Assurance. You will partner with providers and colleagues to ensure high-quality, efficient services and robust commissioning processes.

You will provide professional leadership across the Children and Family Service, driving continuous improvement, safeguarding outcomes for children and young people, and effective use of

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or proven change experience in partnership environment.
• Experience leading projects from brief to implementation with stakeholders.
• Able to plan strategically, manage staff and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management, negotiation, presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive service improvement and innovation across Children's Commissioning.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and deliver savings.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of Brokerage and Negotiation, Contract Monitoring and Review, and QA.
• Monitor performance using data to support decision-making.
• Develop and support a highly motivated workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Partnership working

Staff management

Change management

Time management

Communication skills

IT skills

Inter-agency networking

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Financial management

Outcome-based commissioning

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Leicestershire County Council seeks an experienced Children's Social Care Commissioning Manager to lead Brokerage and Negotiation, Contract Monitoring and Review, and Quality Assurance. You will partner with providers and colleagues to ensure high-quality, efficient services and robust commissioning processes.

You will provide professional leadership across the Children and Family Service, driving continuous improvement, safeguarding outcomes for children and young people, and effective use of