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 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:
Strong experience in placements commissioning, fee negotiation and delivering commissioning change
Degree, relevant professional qualification to degree level, commissioning qualification or significant experience of commissioning public services
Demonstrable experience of commissioning, procuring and managing services within children’s social care, health and education
Demonstrable experience of leading service reviews and producing reports for senior management
