Commissioning Manager

Commissioning ManagerDuration : Initially 3 months Hours : 37 hours per week Rate : £300 umbrella a dayWorking arrangement : 3 days a week in the officeThe London Borough of Merton are looking for a Commissioning Manager to join their Children Schools and Families Department, Children's Public Health and the local Clinical Commissioning GroupResponsibilities : Finalising future arrangements for semi independent accommodation commissioning and housing pathways and of developing the approach to shaping the residential care market, including input into the potential development of a children's homeUndertake the effective day to day commissioning of services for children, young people and their familiesTo lead on the commissioning of services which could cover a variety of specialist areas within Children's ServicesTo lead on service reviews to support the understanding of gaps in services, service improvements needed and market development and commissioning opportunities Requirements : Strong experience in placements commissioning, fee negotiation and delivering commissioning changeDegree, relevant professional qualification to degree level, commissioning qualification or significant experience of commissioning public servicesDemonstrable experience of commissioning, procuring and managing services within children's social care, health and educationDemonstrable experience of leading service reviews and producing reports for senior management