Commissioning Director for Children's Services

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom SOUTHWARK COUNCIL Full time

Job Title: Head of Start Well Integrated Commissioning

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced commissioning leader to join our Integrated Commissioning Division as the Head of Start Well Health and Care Commissioning. The successful candidate will lead high-quality commissioning across the full range of our Start Well health and care services, including Council and NHS children, young people, and family health and care services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead by example in supporting and inspiring the team to be visible, evidence-based, relational, and high-quality commissioners.
  • Build strategic partnerships and collaboration across the council, the wider Partnership Southwark system, and with provider partners.
  • Strengthen our strategic commissioned offer and report to the Assistant Director for Integrated Commissioning.

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of the legislative and policy context.
  • Ability to navigate complexity and support others to effect positive change.
  • Experience in commissioning leadership and a commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

What We Offer:

We are an organisation passionate about our people and committed to tackling racial inequality in our communities and workforce. We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people and welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.



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