Commissioning Manager role at Cornwall Council, responsible for leading on innovation, quality and excellence in service delivery, managing patterns of demand differently, establishing strong partnerships, and working collaboratively with providers to deliver excellent services and added value to the Cornish economy.
Requirements
- Degree level or equivalent experience and/or hold a relevant professional qualification
- Relevant management or professional qualification
- Expert knowledge in a relevant professional area and proven track record of using professional expertise to develop and deliver strategic objectives and expected outcomes
- Strong ability to lead and promote innovation, new ways of working and collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to represent the Service and the Council locally and regionally, including the ability to produce accurate performance reports for the Senior Management Team
- Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, without close supervision, adopting a flexible, problem solving and creative approach to tasks
- Ability to manage a team of officers, carrying out effective performance management of staff and demonstrates understanding of policies related to capability, disciplinary matters and grievances
- Knowledge of the service specific areas and impacts on Local Authority duties
- Dynamic and experienced commissioner who will provide strong and visionary leadership
- Have significant experience of commissioning, contracting and performance in a relevant setting
- Extensive experience of working and influencing the direction of services within a highly political environment
- Experience of strategic supplier relationship management, including contract management
- Understanding and experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management in education, health and social care for both children’s and adult services
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave
- National award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
- Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services