Strategic Commissioning Manager, Home Finding & Support

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead their Home Finding & Support Service. This role involves managing operations, overseeing placements, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services for vulnerable children. Candidates should have strong brokerage skills and experience in children’s services legislation. This is a full-time contract position based in Northamptonshire, with an expectation of in-office work two days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in brokerage/operational commissioning within children’s services.
• Strong knowledge of children’s services legislation and commissioning cycles.
• Ability to manage complex budgets and produce analytical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Home Finding & Support Service operations.
• Review and improve operational processes and policies.
• Negotiate with providers and develop team skills.

Skills

Brokerage skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead their Home Finding & Support Service. This role involves managing operations, overseeing placements, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services for vulnerable children. Candidates should have strong brokerage skills and experience in children’s services legislation. This is a full-time contract position based in Northamptonshire, with an expectation of in-office work two days a week.