Strategic SEND Commissioning Lead - Hampshire

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in the United Kingdom seeks a Strategic Manager for SEND Commissioning & Assurance (Independent and Alternative Provision) to lead end-to-end commissioning, assurance and market development, delivering high-quality placements for children and young people with SEND across Hampshire.

You will work within the SEND Partnerships & Strategy Team to shape commissioning strategies, drive value for money and provide oversight of performance, governance and improvement across

Qualifications

• Extensive SEND commissioning experience including Independent Non-Maintained Special Schools, Independent Schools and Alternative Provision.
• Track record leading strategic and operational commissioning in a complex environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with category management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver commissioning strategies improving SEND outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across multi-agency partnerships.
• Strong leadership, people management, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience influencing SEND provision to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commissioning, contract management and quality assurance of independent and alternative SEND provision.
• Develop commissioning strategies and creative solutions to strengthen local provision and sufficiency.
• Collaborate with providers, procurement, finance, legal and partners to shape services and deliver commissioning solutions.
• Drive market development, supplier engagement and commercial activity for best value.
• Provide strategic oversight of provider performance, contractual compliance, QA and expenditure.
• Lead strategic projects and service improvement initiatives with a high-performing team.

Job description

Hampshire County Council in the United Kingdom seeks a Strategic Manager for SEND Commissioning & Assurance (Independent and Alternative Provision) to lead end-to-end commissioning, assurance and market development, delivering high-quality placements for children and young people with SEND across Hampshire.

You will work within the SEND Partnerships & Strategy Team to shape commissioning strategies, drive value for money and provide oversight of performance, governance and improvement across