Senior Commissioning Manager

4 days ago


Huntingdon, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire County Council Full time

What will you be doing?

You will be part of a creative and forward-thinking management team, taking responsibility as lead for all elements of the commissioning cycle. This is your chance to influence and implement the strategic commissioning direction of the relevant portfolio area. Leading your team to support the delivery of our recently implemented Service and Forward Plan, paving the way for future service delivery excellence.

You will have the opportunity to develop and maintain close working relationships with operational colleagues and Integrated Care Board colleagues as well as internal and external service providers driving contract management and maintaining strong partnership working.

For more information, please read the attached job description and person specification. 

If you are a highly motivated, proactive and innovative leader with a proven track record of delivery, apply today We will be reviewing applications as they come in so please do not delay.

Appointments to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About you

You will have:

Significant experience in commissioning within children's services. Strong leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration and motivation A proven track record in managing service providers Extensive experience in strategy / policy development and service improvement Commercial acumen to ensure value for money in service delivery Demonstrable understanding of best practices in commissioning and project delivery. Knowledge of early intervention, prevention services, and support for children in Care, Children with disabilities / SEND The ability to lead on commissioning services across various specialist areas. Strong analytical and interpretative skills for effective service evaluation. Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in negotiating and influencing, with a variety of strategies and tactics. Strong self-management and supervisory skills.

You will be:

A strategic thinker with the ability to drive transformation and innovation

Our benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:

Flexible working Flexible Bank Holidays A comprehensive wellbeing package Our Cambs Rewards employee discounts A comprehensive pension scheme IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network. Camweb our staff intranet helping to keep you informed An employee recognition scheme

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