At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative services for children and families, ensuring high-quality placements in Salford.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to improving lives in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and influence in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while shaping future services.
- Qualifications: Experience in strategic leadership and team management, with a passion for social impact.
The predicted salary is between 28795 - 35193 £ per year.
As a Senior Commissioning Manager, you’ll operate at the forefront of innovation, shaping and delivering bold, future-focused services that respond to the needs of children, young people and families in Salford. It is important that you understand the journey of children in care and can build relationships with providers, shaping the sufficiency needs in Salford.
This is a dynamic leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on influence, transformation, and impact. You will be responsible to ensure that commissioned services meet statutory requirements, demonstrate impact on outcomes, and support continuous improvement, whilst providing strategic oversight of children's placements, shaping the market and sufficiency.
Your ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and lead robust procurement activity will be critical in ensuring services are both high-performing and sustainable. You will have experience of line managing a small team, and working with HR in supporting colleagues as required. You will have experience of working at a strategic level, including communicating with Elected Members, Directors and Senior Managers across a wide range of services. You will share our values and commitment to outcomes for children and young people.
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.
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What we need from you if you are invited to interview:
- Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK.
- Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
- Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role.
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