Commissioning Manager
Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £300 umbrella a day
Working arrangement: 3 days a week in the office
The London Borough of Merton is looking for a Commissioning Manager to join their Children Schools and Families Department, Children's Public Health, and the local Clinical Commissioning Group.
Responsibilities:
1. Finalising future arrangements for semi-independent accommodation commissioning and housing pathways and developing the approach to shaping the residential care market, including input into the potential development of a children's home.
2. Undertake the effective day-to-day commissioning of services for children, young people, and their families.
3. Lead on the commissioning of services which could cover a variety of specialist areas within Children's Services.
4. Lead on service reviews to support the understanding of gaps in services, service improvements needed, and market development and commissioning opportunities.
Requirements:
1. Strong experience in placements commissioning, fee negotiation, and delivering commissioning change.
2. Degree, relevant professional qualification to degree level, commissioning qualification, or significant experience of commissioning public services.
3. Demonstrable experience of commissioning, procuring, and managing services within children's social care, health, and education.
4. Demonstrable experience of leading service reviews and producing reports for senior management.
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