Job Summary
Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a Commissioning Manager within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 0-25 (SEND) to join our Childrens Commissioning Service. This will initially be on a minimum six month fixed-term contract or as a secondment opportunity for both internal and external candidates. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our high performing commissioning service.
Main Duties of the Job
Reporting to our Senior Commissioning Manager for SEND within Childrens Commissioning, you will manage a SEND Access to Resources Team and a Commissioning Officer, all working to deliver workstreams within area specific portfolios. You will have responsibility for all elements of the commissioning cycle, striving to understand the needs of Cambridgeshires children and young people and working with internal and external stakeholders to respond to gaps, improvements and developments in commissioned service provision to meet those needs. You will work closely with operational colleagues, the Integrated Care Board and internal and external service providers. You will support the delivery of our Childrens Commissioning Sufficiency Statements & subsequent action plans, support and manage the delivery of associated business plans and support the team to ensure all commissioned services are delivered within budget and reflect value for money alongside quality service delivery. You will also need to ensure the principle of co-production is adopted wherever possible; and that the voice of children, young people & families, communities and other key stakeholders influence the strategic design, performance management and review of our commissioned offer. You will have responsibility for delivering savings targets and will be someone who will relish the opportunity to join a recognised, high functioning, accountable and dynamic team.
About Us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.
Date Posted: 13 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: £49,500 to £53,835 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: VP41B5C463
Job Locations: Huntingdon, PE28 4YE
What Will You Be Doing?
Reporting to our Senior Commissioning Manager for SEND within Childrens Commissioning, you will manage a SEND Access to Resources Team (SEND ART) and a Commissioning Officer, all working to deliver workstreams within area specific portfolios (Independent Special Education Provisions ISEPS & Out of School Tuition OoST). You will have responsibility for all elements of the commissioning cycle, striving to understand the needs of Cambridgeshires children and young people and working with internal and external stakeholders to respond to gaps, improvements and developments in commissioned service provision to meet those needs. You will be required to work closely with operational colleagues, the Integrated Care Board and with both internal and external service providers. You will support the delivery of our Childrens Commissioning Sufficiency Statements and subsequent action plans, support and manage the delivery of associated business plans and support the team to ensure all commissioned services are delivered within budget and reflect value for money alongside quality service delivery. You will also need to ensure the principle of co-production is adopted wherever possible; and that the voice of children, young people & families, communities and other key stakeholders influence the strategic design, performance management and review of our commissioned offer. You will have responsibility for delivering savings targets and will be someone who will relish the opportunity to join a recognised, high functioning, accountable and dynamic team.
About You
You will be a highly motivated, proactive and innovative commissioner with a proven track record of delivery. You will have a thorough knowledge of the legislation, statutory regulations and Government Guidance relevant to Commissioning. It is essential that you have a relevant professional qualification equivalent to NVQ level 4, HNC, HND or Bachelor`s Degree and experience of procedure, practice development and implementation. You will need to be able to demonstrate previous line management experience, be committed to ensuring our service is actively promoting learning and development opportunities for all our staff team. You will have the ability to ensure the best quality and range of services are commissioned to meet the diverse needs of our children, young people and families and in so doing, evidence impact and outcomes. This will require you to have excellent financial management skills, the ability to comprehensively assess value for money investment in commissioned provision, commercial awareness and an understanding of our provider markets and market forces. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also essential as you will be required to work with providers to promote cost effective working relationships and maximize the opportunities to enhance service provision, customer experience and positive outcomes for service users and their carers/families. You will also need to be able to demonstrate drive and determination to ensure our vision, aims and business objectives are comprehensively delivered on time, to budget, offering value for money services that do not compromise on quality or achievement of identified outcomes.
If you think you are the right person for this role, please use the supporting statement in your application to evidence how your skills, experience and knowledge meet the essential criteria for this position.
Please also include any other information you think will support your application (up to a maximum of 2000 words).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Cambridgeshire County Council
Address: Huntingdon, PE28 4YE
Employer's Website: Cambridgeshire County Council
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