Role Purpose 

To deliver commissioning requirements which underpin the local and national homeless prevention and rough sleeping strategies, policies and good practice
To lead and direct commissioning initiatives aligned to our commissioning intentions and manage a portfolio of commissioned services to maximise positive outcomes.
You will be responsible for spearheading market development strategies with providers assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

Responsibilities 

To work independently as Strategic Commissioning Manager reporting on progress and escalating risks (political, financial, reputational in particular) appropriately.
To devise and manage robust project plans for the implementation of strategic programmes and projects, in partnership.
To lead and manage high performing project teams ensuring delivery of the strategic objectives.
To be responsible for the provision of effective commissioned services to residents, compliant with all relevant legislation regulations, and case law and directed towards the achievement of all relevant service standards, local and national performance indicators, corporate and Directorate objectives, and individual objectives and targets as contained in the Benefits and Housing Needs Service Plan.
To work closely with Procurement colleagues to ensure proper contracting arrangements are in place to enable the commissioning and decommissioning of services.
To lead, develop and contribute to the strategic direction of services for those that are homeless, rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness by developing innovative, value for money solutions which identify and delivers strategic outcomes; to update as necessary in the light of new requirements from national and local priorities
To ensure monitoring, review and scrutiny of commissioned services provide value for money, adequately safeguard and deliver defined outcomes for local residents
To bring specific expertise of commissioning of support for residents to ensure that providers that set up schemes in the borough do so to genuinely provide support which delivers strong outcomes and not to solely take advantage of the higher rates of benefit payable.

Requirements 

At least four years' experience working in a commissioning role or equivalent within either: adult social care; housing; homeless or health services
Experience of management of a number of staff across a range of grades and employment status and the ability to successfully deal with employee relations issues i.e. organisational change and absence management
A track record of successful programme management and development.
Experience of developing, implementing and being accountable for programme delivery, including establishing and operating contracts and service agreements
Experience working in a housing association or council 

Contract

Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contgract with the opportunity to extend 
PAYE via Umbrella 
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Hybrid position)

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