Senior Commissioning Manager (Grade M)
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Role
Who You Are
You are an experienced professional with a strong background in leading innovation in health and social care services for adults. You possess significant experience in commissioning, strategy, or transformation, and have worked collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for residents. You are open, willing to challenge, and embody the values of teamwork, openness, willingness, excellence, and respect.
What the Job Involves
As a Senior Commissioning Manager, you will oversee and lead the improvement of commissioning within a portfolio area, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality services for users. You will develop and implement strategies for service transformation and innovation, manage commissioning staff, handle budgets, develop service specifications, lead procurement activities, and engage in stakeholder consultations. This role includes liaising with partners to develop integrated services and undertaking special projects to support ongoing improvement and integration of services.
Skills
- Expert knowledge in health and social care for adults
- Understanding of commissioning processes
- Experience in service development and strategy
- Project and program management skills
- Strong budget management and compliance
- Ability to collaborate and build networks
- Clear communication and presentation skills
- Adaptability and change management
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion