Head of Commissioning Operations

6 days ago


Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom iPeople Solutions Full time
Job Description

iPeople Solutions seeks a skilled professional to lead our Head of Provider Services team. As a key member of the Children's Services Management Team, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to the service areas within Provider Services.

Your primary focus will be on developing and implementing strategies, policies, procedures, programmes, and projects to drive positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. This includes maintaining a strategic overview of the Council's new sufficiency plan and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Children's Services team to provide a comprehensive understanding of expenditure and its impact, using scenario modelling to inform commissioning decisions.

A key aspect of this role is contributing to the operational management and strategic development of the wider service. You will be accountable for the service area budget, ensuring effective monitoring and analysis of spend to deliver services safely within budget.

In terms of qualifications and experience, we require a NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent, along with extensive management experience including change management. Your expertise in planning for and contributing to Ofsted inspections will also be essential.

We estimate the annual salary for this position to be £55,000 - £75,000, although benefits and other details are not included here. Please see below for further information.



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