Commissioning Manager- SEND

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for a Commissioning Manager – SEND on a 6 months contract with a possibility of an extension.

Main purpose of post

The role is focused on and responsible for leading and delivering a range of programmes, working collaboratively across the system, to support the delivery of the council’s strategic objectives from within the Adults and Children and Families Strategic Commissioning and Policy Teams. The primary focus will be on leading the commissioning activity related to the violence and vulnerabilities programme.

The role will lead on strategic engagement with stakeholders and external partners, exerting influence in a complex and political environment to achieve agreed outcomes, aligned to both corporate and functional strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Operational planning and performance review to maintain exceptional service delivery and ensures the political objectives and priorities of the council are met.
• Working collaboratively within and across functions and thinking commercially to support the delivery of best possible outcomes for our citizens on a financially sustainable basis
• Maintain and nurture collaborative relationships with other teams in the function and external organisations that support the delivery of annual plans.
• Implementing changes and continually evaluating service to improve the area of work, while maintaining the highest possible levels of service quality are continually delivered
• Managing complex issues and resources to meet the needs of customers and deliver the best possible outcomes
• Effective utilisation of digital technologies and innovation across the function
• Equality and Diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken
• Using professional expertise to translate goals and plans into ways of working that comply with relevant legislation and statutory requirements and manages a level of appropriate risk
• Deliver exemplar customer interactions to individuals and communities which support strong relationships and a reputation for achieving outcomes and resolving issues
• Service/Functional Accountabilities
• Drives commissioning programmes to meet priorities, as agreed with relevant Heads of Strategic Commissioning and Policy within Adults and Children and Families and, where appropriate, stakeholders and partners, ensuring plans are implemented with capability, ability and consistency to ensure outcomes are delivered, whilst ensuring value for money and sustainability.
• Work collaboratively across the system to achieve greater efficiency throughout the organisation to reflect local need and is evidence based to deliver the best overall outcome for the people of Essex, whilst protecting the Councils’ interests.
• Accountable for providing support and influence to Heads of Strategic Commissioning and Policy, leading delivery across a portfolio of commissioning activity, to implement outcomes and solutions.
• Lead on the development and engagement of a broad portfolio of stakeholders, across Essex and the wider system in order to deliver collective outcomes.
• Accountable for ensuring proficient commissioning capability and capacity as part of the Adult and Children and Families Strategic Commissioning and Policy Teams to deliver specific programmed commissioning activity to improve outcomes.
• Leading on specific commissioning programmes and activities that will deliver the business plans and drive further continuous improvement to ensure high performing, sustainable and cost-effective services or place shaping activities.
• Collaboratively co-produce design solutions, drawing on good data and insight, expertise methods and approaches from within the council.
• Innovatively respond to new challenges and opportunities ensuring that risks are mitigated and managed, meeting all compliance with internal regulation.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
• This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the foreseeable future.

Skills/Qualifications

• Must hold a SCRC (Social Care Record Check).
• Relevant experience within this sector.
• Degree level experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha 07876556434.