Commissioning Manager
Duration: Initially 3 monthsHours: 37 hours per weekRate: £300 umbrella a dayWorking arrangement: 3 days a week in the office
The London Borough of Merton are looking for a Commissioning Manager to join their Children Schools and Families Department, Children's Public Health and the local Clinical Commissioning Group
Responsibilities:
* Finalising future arrangements for semi independent accommodation commissioning and housing pathways and of developing the approach to shaping the residential care market, including input into the potential development of a children's home
* Undertake the effective day to day commissioning of services for children, young people and their families
* To lead on the commissioning of services which could cover a variety of specialist areas within Children's Services
* To 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 commissi...