Commissioning Manager

Overview

Working 36.5 hours per week. The role is largely remote/home-based; however, the post holder would be required to work from Birmingham City Council buildings as business needs dictate.

Do you want to make a difference for children, young people and families in Birmingham? Do you have a passion for co-production and involving citizens in decision making on local services?

Permanent
• Grade D – £45,091 – £51,356
• Working 36.5 hours per week

You will have a key role in commissioning, contract management, policy and planning activity across Birmingham with responsibility for specific agendas including commissioning services through the Birmingham Children’s Trust, The Birmingham Education Partnership, the NHS and the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) among others. You will:

• Provide high-level support in the delivery of effective, high quality and evidence-based services across early years commissioning (Health Visiting, School Nursing, Children Centres).
• Work collaboratively with Public Health colleagues and joint commissioning across health, short breaks, holiday activities and other programmes benefiting vulnerable children and families, at a reasonable cost, accessible and appropriate to service users, through the application of commissioning techniques.
• Make effective contributions to the development of relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and organisations to deliver services and support that result in improved outcomes for children, young people and their families.
• Manage resources and operate within financial priorities to deliver value for money for the Council and its partners while ensuring the best possible services and outcomes for children, young people and families.

Putting children, young people and families across Birmingham first at all times, you’ll contribute to a fast-paced, challenging environment with a focus on impact and outcomes.

With a degree-level qualification in a relevant subject, you’ll be an experienced commissioner with a track record of commissioning across strategic priorities. You will be able to analyse and interpret complex data from a variety of sources to inform commissioning priorities and shape key policy and strategies. You’ll support and facilitate partnerships with a wide range of colleagues, stakeholders, and external organisations to understand and develop markets to reflect evolving need.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and inform commissioning priorities.
• Experience in partnership development with a range of stakeholders and external organisations.

In return, we’ll match your commitment with opportunities to grow and develop knowledge and experience in Commissioning as well as other rewarding career progression routes. We offer competitive salaries and annual leave, membership of the local government pension scheme, and access to employee assistance programmes to support well-being.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached will not be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. If you require reasonable adjustments or additional support, or have accessibility needs, please let us know how we can support you through your application.

For informal enquiries please contact the Resourcing Team. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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