Children's Services Contract Manager

 Commissioning Alliance

Based in the London borough of Ealing, the Commissioning Alliance supports a number of local authorities working together to commission children and young people’s services, delivering improvements to the quality, range and value of provision.

We are seeking an exceptional contract manager who has a flair for collaborative working and building strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders. You will be analytical, able to focus on detail, skilled at mediating between parties, confident at giving advice and delivering training. You should also have a detailed knowledge of children’s services commissioning, specifically for looked after children and the 16+ Semi Independent market.

You will be at the heart of driving efficiency, best value and innovation across London and regionally. You will bring substantial energy, enthusiasm, and disciplined organisational skills to help our Local Authorities realise their collective ambitions.  

We are committed to equality and diversity and aim to have a workforce that reflects this. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role.  This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

This role is subject to Ealing Council enhanced vetting process.

Closing date: 25 February 2021