Strategic Transformation & Commissioning Lead, Children’s Services

Wokingham Borough; Wokingham; Híbrido; GBP 61.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous Annual Leave

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Car & Cycle

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

And more!

Descripción de la vacante

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an experienced Transformation & Commissioning Manager to lead a portfolio across Early Help, Social Care, Education and Health. The role drives strategic transformation, commissioning and outcomes for children and families.

You will collaborate across council and health partners, shape policy, oversee procurement and contract management, and ensure voices of children and families influence service design and evaluation.

Formación

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with experience in strategic commissioning across social care or health.
• Significant experience leading strategic transformation programmes within children’s services or related fields.
• Proven track record in service design, procurement, contract management and performance monitoring.
• Experience overseeing multiple programmes and managing interdependencies and priorities.
• Strong knowledge of children’s services legislation and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience involving children, young people and families in service development.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic oversight across a portfolio of transformation and commissioning programmes.
• Develop commissioning strategies and manage the full commissioning cycle (needs assessment, design, procurement, contracts, performance).
• Coordinate complex change programmes, manage interdependencies, risks and budgets.
• Shape the provider market to deliver value-for-money services.
• Build partnerships across council, health, education and third sector.
• Embed co-production so children and families influence planning and evaluation.
• Provide high-quality reports and presentations to senior leaders.
• Lead and develop Transformation and Commissioning Officers, driving innovation and accountability.

Conocimientos

Strategic commissioning

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Data analysis

Educación

Degree in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an experienced Transformation & Commissioning Manager to lead a portfolio across Early Help, Social Care, Education and Health. The role drives strategic transformation, commissioning and outcomes for children and families.

You will collaborate across council and health partners, shape policy, oversee procurement and contract management, and ensure voices of children and families influence service design and evaluation.