Childrens Interim Commissioning Manager

Liverpool - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with local authority

This role is pivotal in overseeing the commissioning and management of various contracts within Childrens and Young Peoples Services. The position ensures effective performance monitoring and evaluation to guide future service needs working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to enhance service delivery and achieve strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

Commission services that cater to the needs of children young people and their families in collaboration with social care health education and partner agencies.
Collaborate with procurement legal and finance teams to ensure adherence to procurement rules financial regulations and legal agreements.
Contribute to the development of the Commissioning and Sufficiency Strategy and its delivery plan to ensure services are preventative effective and efficient.
Manage contracts by reviewing and monitoring service delivery to meet objectives priorities targets and quality standards and prepare reports on any associated risks or issues.
Lead long-term projects aimed at improving service delivery achieving better value for money and meeting strategic goals.
Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure best practices in procurement methods and standards aligned with Council policies.
Prioritize and manage workload according to guidance from the line manager ensuring standards and timelines are met.
Engage in professional development as needed.
Maintain confidentiality in line with the Freedom of Information Act and the Data Protection Act.

Requirements

Requirements:

Proven experience in commissioning within Childrens Services; experience in education commissioning services such as Alternative Provision is advantageous.
Demonstrated experience in project management financial monitoring and performance management of contracts and suppliers.
Strategic experience working with departmental services such as procurement and compliance with financial and contract regulations.
Experience in a performance-driven environment including planning target setting and achievement.
Strong reporting and data analysis skills within commissioning.
Excellent teamwork skills and experience in a fast-paced team environment.
A degree or equivalent qualifications/career experience.
Availability to work on-site at least two days per week.

We operate on bi-weekly payment plan

Required Skills:

Requirements: Full-time availability for a year Ability to work 36 hours per week Resilient and able to thrive in challenging situations Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills Comfortable with confrontation and able to deal with difficult situations Availability for out-of-hours meetings and lone working Daily use of a car and a full driving license

3 months contract with local authorityThis role is pivotal in overseeing the commissioning and management of various contracts within Childrens and Young Peoples Services. The position ensures effective performance monitoring and evaluation to guide future service needs working collaboratively with ...