Strategic Commissioning Manager - Children's Services

Social Care Locums; Liverpool; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading social care agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Contract and Commissioning Manager. This role involves commissioning and managing contracts across Children’s and Young People’s Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in commissioning, project management, and performance management. Responsibilities include collaborating with various agencies and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships to ensure quality service delivery. This is a pivotal role to enhance service strategies and achieve better outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Track record of commissioning in Children’s Services, experience in education commissioning; Alternative Provision preferred.
• Experience in project management, financial monitoring, and performance management of contracts.
• Ability to work strategically with procurement and comply with financial and contract standards.

Responsabilités

• Commission services to meet the needs of children and families, collaborating with various agencies.
• Manage contracts, review service delivery, and prepare management reports on risks and issues.
• Lead long-term projects to improve service delivery and value for money.

Connaissances

Commissioning in Children’s Services

Project management delivery

Financial monitoring

Performance management

Data analysis

Team working

Formation

Degree or equivalent qualifications/career experience

Description du poste

A leading social care agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Contract and Commissioning Manager. This role involves commissioning and managing contracts across Children’s and Young People’s Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in commissioning, project management, and performance management. Responsibilities include collaborating with various agencies and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships to ensure quality service delivery. This is a pivotal role to enhance service strategies and achieve better outcomes for young people.