Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager - Housing and Equipment Team

Location: Aylesbury

This is an opportunity for an experienced commissioner with excellent knowledge of the health and social care system to ensure we deliver the right outcomes for services users and effectively manage resources for the Council and ICB.

The post holder will lead on the following:

• Contract and relationship management with the commissioned provider
• Further developing and embedding performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including service performance, performance against budget and risk
• Developing and implementing improvement plans which will need strong partnership working with the provider as well as with Council and ICB colleagues
• Identifying and implementing areas for innovation and improvement to support continued efficiency and effectiveness in this contract

Contract type: 12 months fixed term contract/secondment

About us

In April 2020, Buckinghamshire Council became a unitary authority, ensuring that the needs of residents in Buckinghamshire are served by a single council. Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK, whilst also being very well connected – only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

The Integrated Commissioning Service commissions high quality and value for money health, social care, and prevention services to enable Buckinghamshire residents of all ages to access the right services, in the right place at the right time.

We do this by:

• Putting people at the centre of everything we do through actively listening, engaging, and focusing on outcomes
• Developing open, honest, and collaborative relationships with providers, residents, and stakeholders
• Acting as a catalyst for change and integration by encouraging innovation
• Following an ethical, evidence-based, and inclusive approach which seeks to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes
• Supporting resilience and improvement and measuring impact
• Investing in our own staff by developing and sharing knowledge and skills, and recruiting new talent

Here's what other members of the Integrated Commissioning team had to say about working for us:

"Working in the Commissioning team has provided me with a great opportunity to shape services locally that really make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people. It's great to see and hear service users' stories about how they are achieving their dreams and goals of becoming more independent". "I get the chance to be involved in a range of exciting projects which achieve real results for service users and their families, whilst continually boosting my learning. The team is highly motivated and supportive which means together we are able to deal effectively with situations that are sometimes challenging". About the role

This post sit within the Council's Integrated Commissioning Service and report directly the Specialist Commissioning Manager for Housing, Equipment and Technology.

As a Commissioning Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering complex pieces of work. Your focus will be on working with provider organisations to support quality, innovation, improvement and efficiency. You will need to liaise with senior members of staff in provider organisations up to CEO level and be confident in discussing performance with them. You will need to articulate your findings through clear, concise, and timely reporting that will be shared with senior managers. You will also manage other contractual arrangements and contribute to complex planning around future arrangements for commissioned services.

Whilst this role does not have any direct line management responsibilities, you may need to oversee staff using a matrix management approach.

Any-Desk:

As an 'any-desk' worker, you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone who is committed to making a difference and will enjoy working in a fast-paced, but friendly environment. We need someone who can hit the ground running. You must:

• Have a strong track record in contract management within the health and social care sector and / or experience of working in a community equipment or similar service
• Have a strong background of service or performance improvement
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently but also able to work collaboratively across health and social care stakeholders
• Be able to present information clearly – both verbally and in writing, and be confident presenting to senior colleagues
• Show professional curiosity, ask questions and appropriately challenge rather than accepting the status quo
• Be able to think creatively about new solutions and approaches but also be able to make clear and SMART plans to implement these solutions
• Be someone who 'gets things done' and who is also able to influence others to implement required changes and actions
• Be confident working with large volumes of complex data. This will include interpreting data for performance reporting, using data to support the development and implementation new ideas and approaches, and reviewing data with the provider as part of contract monitoring activity
• Be financially literate and able to put the right checks and balances in place to support robust financial processes.

Please see job summary attached for further details.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining us, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

We know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Service Area

Buckinghamshire Council's Integrated Commissioning Service plays a vital role in our Adults and Health directorate. Working collaboratively with partners across a wide range of public, private and voluntary sectors, our aim is to align strategic commissioning activities to support service improvement, value for money and improved resident and service user outcomes.

We commission a diverse range of services. These include domiciliary care, residential and nursing care, day opportunities and support living, direct payments, and carers support for unpaid carers. We also commission several NHS services, including all strands of mental health provision. This integrated commissioning between adult social care and health services has enabled us to improve the efficiency of services we provide to our residents.

To ensure sustainability and resilience for the future, we identify the need for and procure new services and contracts for both health and social care. This involves building strong relationships with staff at all levels within these services, discovering and supporting areas for development, and monitoring the quality of the services we provide to our residents. If you are committed to making a difference and enjoy working in a fast-paced but friendly environment, we want to hear from you.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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