Integrated Commissioning Manager
Core
Lead the development and delivery of commissioning strategies, programmes, and projects to design and transform services for children, young people, and families.
Role type
Senior IC Integrated Commissioning Manager
Builds
End-to-end strategic delivery of the commissioning cycle, including planning, specifying, procuring, brokering, and ongoing review of contracts.
Domain
Public sector social care / Children's Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic commissioning, partnership working, project and programme management, data analysis, procurement and contract management, stakeholder engagement, change management
Preferred skills
Experience in children's services, safeguarding, early help, prevention, education, housing, or public health; knowledge of outcomes-based commissioning and co-production approaches
Responsibilities
Lead strategic commissioning activity from needs assessment through to service design, procurement, implementation, and review; Develop strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to influence and drive service improvement; Use data and intelligence to identify needs, evaluate impact, and inform decision-making; Manage a range of diverse projects and programmes that deliver measurable outcomes; Ensure commissioned services achieve quality, value for money, and continuous improvement; Provide expert advice and leadership on commissioning, contract management, and service development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
