Strategic Children's Services Commissioning Lead

ESPO Trading Limited; 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, negotiation, contract monitoring and QA across children’s services. You will collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused commissioning, driving efficiency and financial stewardship while building a capable, motivated workforce.

You will work with operational leaders to prioritise improvement, support transformation, and ensure consistent governance, policies

Qualifications

• Experience leading change in a partnership environment.
• Proven ability to manage programmes and services with multiple partners.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Brokerage and Negotiation, Contract Monitoring and Review, and Quality Assurance functions.
• Work with providers and partners to secure high-quality services for children and families.
• Oversee commissioning activity to ensure efficiency, robustness and outcomes for young people.
• Provide direction and strategic leadership to teams; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Presentation & communication

Time management

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

Leicestershire County Council seeks an experienced Children’s Social Care Commissioning Manager to lead brokerage, negotiation, contract monitoring and QA across children’s services. You will collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused commissioning, driving efficiency and financial stewardship while building a capable, motivated workforce.

You will work with operational leaders to prioritise improvement, support transformation, and ensure consistent governance, policies