Head of Commissioning

1 month ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham City Council Full time

_**Head of Commissioning, Quality Contracts, and Personalisation**_

**Hybrid Working - 37 hours per week - Permanent**

**Starting Salary** is £68,933 (level 1) to £77,236 (level 4) per annum ‘pro rata for part-time’

**Location**: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

**Closing Date**: 5pm 11th March 2024

**Interviews will be held**:25th March 2024

Nottingham City Council is on a significant journey of transformation, committed to turning the tide and making a real impact. We're not just turning things around; we're shaping a future that's sustainable, efficient, and built on trust. Together, we are restoring the financial stability of the Council, transforming services and rebuilding confidence within our community.

It won't be easy, but the positive impact you can make is absolutely worth it Let's shape the future of Nottingham City Council together.

**About the Role**

The **Head of Commissioning (Quality, Contracts and Personalisation) **is responsible for:

- Providing visible strategic and service leadership, direction
- Robust management, and decision making to the Quality, Contracts and Personalisation Service, which includes the Children in Care Placements Team, the Adults and Children’s Brokerage and Personalisation Hub, and the Contracts and Payments Team.
- You will contribute to the wider Commissioning and Partnerships agenda within the People’s Department, the Council and our City and get the best outcomes for our people, demonstrating best value for our city.

**About You**
- Extensive experience in Children’s and/or Adult Services, with an expert understanding of commissioning methodology and best practice in commissioning for health and social care.
- A demonstrable track record in building and sustaining partnerships with wide range of agencies, and experience in market shaping and development with effective stakeholder engagement is also essential.
- A proven ability to think creatively and laterally to create personalised support that drives good outcomes.
- The ability to lead, manage and inspire your team with the right culture, is critical.

**Our Benefits**:
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering **18.5%**:

- Smart Working - to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more

**For informal enquiries**:
We wholeheartedly support flexible working arrangements to accommodate your lifestyle and aspirations. Let's embrace diversity, harness talent, and together, create a brighter future for Nottingham. Join us and be part of something truly impactful.

**Don't Miss Out**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £68,933.00-£77,236.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in NG23NG

Application deadline: 11/03/2024
Reference ID: 2180



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