Commissioning Manager – Children’s Services
Vacancy Ref: J71448
A position has arisen for a Commissioning Manager within a prestigious local authority in the South West.
Location: South West – Hybrid
Duration: 6 months initially
Rate: £449 per day Umbrella
IR35 Status: Inside
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of commissioning plans to deliver the Council's strategic and operational direction for children and young people, with a special focus on SEND and Alternative Education Provision
- Contribute to the joint commissioning agenda to improve delivery and outcomes of commissioned services
- Support the development and implementation of commissioning plans that address sufficiency issues within SEND and Alternative Provision
- Support staff to deliver commissioning objectives
- Produce or contribute to reports on progress against identified objectives
Essential Experience:
- Experience of implementing policies and strategies within local government
- Experience with services legislation and practices within children’s services
- Experience in managing a team in a local authority setting
- Enhanced DBS
This position is an excellent opportunity to make a positive change within a local authority while furthering your own management skills and knowledge of child services
For further information, please contact Ashleigh Clarke or Olli Attwood on 0117 930 8760 and email your updated CV to aclarke@venngroup.com
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