Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Commissioning and Transformation Project Manager to lead a an ambitious partnership between the local authority and Integrated Care Board.

You will be at the forefront of shaping and delivering a new, integrated approach to commissioning, driving transformation that will achieve tangible improvements for children and families across the borough.

This is a unique opportunity to work across organisational boundaries, influence senior leaders, and embed a commissioning work programme that makes a lasting difference.

Your key duties will include:

• Developing and managing the overarching work programme for the new function, ensuring key milestones, governance, and decision-making points are effectively planned and delivered.
• Integrated Commissioning: Leading the implementation of our integrated commissioning approach
• Transformation and Change: Driving new change priorities, including improving child and adolescent mental health and building resilience through our ‘Childhood Adversity, Resilience and Trauma’ programme
• Expert Support: Acting as a “floating commissioning support” for senior colleagues on high-risk, high-value, or large-scale commissioning activities

The core skills and knowledge we are seeking include:

• Project and programme management including project planning, reporting, and risk management.
• A solid understanding of local authority and/or NHS services and
  the wider public sector policy context, including integrated care systems.
• Commissioning Acumen
• Leadership 
• Project or Programme Management Certification would be highly desirable

Other Roles Specifics

• Hybrid Working – 2 days in the office
• Initial contract till the end of December with potential to extend
• Day Rate: £400 per day umbrella based