Service Manager, SEND Commissioning Services

Service Manager, £622.50phd, SEND Contract & Quality Services
Pertemps are recruiting for a highly experienced Service Manager to lead the Contract & Quality function in relation to commissioned services in children’s SEND, children’s social care & public health services.

This post will provide operational leadership & coordination for a portfolio of services within the contract & Quality Management function within the Commissioning and Integration Service (People Commissioning) in the Health and Wellbeing Department (total circa 500+ contracts, 250 + provider organisations with an annual  value in excess of 137 million).
 
Main duties:

• Provide management to a team of 7 contract managers and officers in relation to contract management of commissioned services, including the identification of financial, commercial and reputational risks to the council and its partners
• Lead the response in relation to performance, quality and value for money of in excess of £140m of commissioned activity per annum
• Develop and implement clear contract management processes which ensure the delivery of positive outcomes and ensure value for money of commissioned services
• Engage with senior leaders to set strategic direction in relation to commissioned services and ensure clear and evidence-based decisions

Requirements:

• Experience managing staff including giving specialist advice and guidance
• Experience of financial planning and budget management
• Experience at a senior level (minimum of 3 years in the specialist area , minimum of 1 of which in a management role)  of contracting and procurement including market development, provider negotiation, contract development and monitoring
• Experience of working with, building networks and influencing external / partner organisations including giving specialist advice and guidance
• Experience of developing, implementing and managing policies, procedures and systems ensuring that performance measures and quality outcomes are met

 
If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on Aishah.hassan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager