11th November, 2026
Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Senior Commissioner to join their team and play a crucial role in their SEND operations.
Position: Senior Commissioner
Location: East London
Rate: £450-550 a day (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 months (Possible Extension)
Duties:
- Provide leadership on all aspects of the commissioning cycle to improve individual and population level outcomes for residents.
- Lead and manage the setting up of new programmes and projects through to delivery of the new capabilities and realisation of benefits.
- Lead on allocated programmes of work, leading the team to deliver identified strategic priorities working with key stakeholders.
- Lead a team of commissioners, ensuring continuous development and support is provided to ensure best practice and flexibility of resource.
- Lead complex/high risk commissioning exercises from end to end using a range of project management methodology tools.
Job Requirements:
- Must have experience in SEND transformation and commissioning.
- Experience of preparing and presenting complex reports and making recommendations for change.
- Experience of commissioning new initiatives that result in substantial change
- Experience of interpreting and utilising a range of different information and data sources, including financial, statistical, and qualitative data.
- An Enhanced DBS certificate is essential for this role.
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tyrese on 020 3854 4909 to discuss further.
To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment
Senior Commissioner (SEND) in London employer: Tempting Recruitment
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