Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Commissioning Manager to join our Business Development and Commissioning Team at The Children's Trust in Tadworth. The role involves providing operational leadership across commissioning, contracting, placements, and referrals, as well as deputising for the Head of Business Development & Commissioning.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the effective management of key commissioning contracts and funding arrangements, overseeing complex commissioning and placement issues, and ensuring opportunities to maximise occupancy, referrals, and income are identified and progressed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership and line management to Senior Placement Managers, Referral Manager, and Commissioning Officer
- Overseeing key commissioning contracts, including National Specialised Commissioning block contract
- Managing and maintaining oversight of the Community Rehabilitation income budget
- Leading on complex commissioning and funding issues, including transitions between children's and adult services
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities arising from changes in the commissioning landscape
- Representing The Children's Trust externally at conferences, events, and other networking opportunities
The role requires experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders.
In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary of £53,648 per year, plus a range of benefits, including a staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, and more.