Strategic Children’s Commissioning Lead (Head of Service Level)
Rate: £650 per day
Duration: 6 months +
Hybrid: Hybrid Working
Location: West Midlands
Level: Head of Service/Service Manager
Our client is seeking to recruit a Strategic Children’s Commissioning Lead on an interim basis for at least the next six months.
The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction to the Children’s Commissioning Team and will support the Assistant Director of Commissioning. They will play a key role in embedding best practice in the department and will have a major impact on the lives of children in the region.
This is a hybrid role which will see you working remotely and ideally onsite a couple of days a week. The daily rate is expected to be in the region of £650 per day and this is negotiable dependent on experience. The initial contract is for six months and there is a strong possibility that this will be extended.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to the Children’s Commissioning Team
- Work with the operational AD’s to develop the areas of focus with regard to Children and Families and Education provision for children and young people
- Develop and manage markets using knowledge of joint funding mechanisms
- Deputise for the Assistant Director when required
- Train and mentor colleagues, embed best practice and transfer knowledge and expertise
Benefits
- Senior, strategic level role with the opportunity to have significant impact
- Competitive daily rate, can be discussed further upon application
- Long term assignment
Essential Requirements
- Extensive working knowledge of Children’s Services
- Gravitas to instil confidence in senior stakeholders and colleagues
- Experience working at Senior Manager level in a public sector environment
- Experience of proven leadership within a commissioning function
If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to receive more information.
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