Commissioning Manager – Integrated Commissioning

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Kirklees
Children & Families
Child Protection & Family Support
37
1
Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield, HD1 2NF
Permanent
Grade 14

£48,474 - £50,512

This is an exciting opportunity to join Kirklees Council on our improvement journey. As we prepare to move out of the pandemic period we want to focus on our long term priorities of improving the health and wellbeing and opportunities for our children and young people. This is a time of significant transformation and investment in children’s provision in Kirklees.

Working across the local Education, Health and Social Care system, this role will focus on the development and strengthening of integrated commissioning across our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision but will also work across a range of commissioning priorities.

Using a commissioning approach you will need to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to agree priorities and develop strategies. You will require analytical skills to carry out robust needs assessments and project management skills to develop project plans and to monitor and report progress.

The voice of the child is central to our ethos so we are looking for a candidate whose values embody co-production and engagement.

You will have robust leadership and management skills and the ability to work in a politically sensitive environment. You will also have a strong knowledge of the education, health and care landscape and legislation, as well as the related inspection frameworks. We would welcome applications from innovative individuals who are able to take the lead in the management of change and who have a demonstrable record of influencing and negotiation, as well as ensuring that outcomes are being delivered to the quality and standard that is expected.

 

We can offer you an attractive package which includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • A supportive team
  • Continuous training and development
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • A range family friendly polices

 

 

For a further discussion, please contact Stewart Horn on 01484 221000 or email stewart.horn@kirklees.gov.uk.

Stewart Horn is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

01 March 2021, 11:55 PM

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This vacancy is closed to applications.