Strategic Commissioning Lead - Children & Family Services

Dorset Council; England; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dorset Council in England seeks a Commissioning Lead to shape future services for children, young people and families. You will lead complex commissioning programmes, using evidence, market intelligence and co-production to inform strategic investment and service redesign.

You will collaborate with schools, health colleagues, police and voluntary sector partners to deliver innovative, restorative approaches that improve outcomes and value for money. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in commissioning, transformation, business development or a related field.
• Experience working across organisations and building productive partnerships.
• Strong project and programme management expertise with delivering complex change.
• Experience of financial and budget management, business planning and performance improvement.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret information and influence decisions.
• Outstanding communication, engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of public sector commissioning and governance, ideally in children’s services.

Responsabilités

• Lead commissioning projects from inception through to delivery and evaluation.
• Use data, intelligence and evidence to identify need, shape priorities and support strategic decision making.
• Develop commissioning strategies, business cases and service improvement plans.
• Build strong relationships with providers, partners and stakeholders to influence change.
• Support market development to ensure high-quality, sustainable provision.
• Lead and embed robust project management approaches to deliver on time and budget.
• Manage risk, governance and compliance throughout the commissioning cycle.
• Engage children, young people, families and partners in design and improvement.
• Present recommendations to senior leaders and be prepared for interview presentations.

Connaissances

Degree or equivalent

Experience in commissioning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Governance knowledge

Formation

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Description du poste

Dorset Council in England seeks a Commissioning Lead to shape future services for children, young people and families. You will lead complex commissioning programmes, using evidence, market intelligence and co-production to inform strategic investment and service redesign.

You will collaborate with schools, health colleagues, police and voluntary sector partners to deliver innovative, restorative approaches that improve outcomes and value for money. Travel is required.