Commissioning Manager

Hampton’s Resourcing ,
Chelmsford, Essex
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Job Type: Full-time

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Adult Services - Commissioning £50,000 - £57,575 Basic salary with strong package Location: Chelmsford, Essex We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commissioning Manager to work with Adult social care at Essex County Council . Job Purpose Commissioning is a key function within ECC, working across the system to improve outcomes for Essex residents and bring about significant change to manage future challenges. This role leverages expertise and capability to enable a more flexible and agile commissioning environment to succeed in delivering the organisations strategic objectives. This leader will work collaboratively, promote long term thinking and innovation to foster the conditions in which outcomes can be delivered. The role is focused on and responsible for leading and delivering a programme of activity to shift focus from long term support to prevention and early intervention; working collaboratively across the system, in communities and with citizens to create places that support citizens to grow good lives, to flourish, prevent ill-health and reduce inequalities contributing to the delivery of ECCs strategic objectives from within the Adults and Children and Families Strategic Commissioning and Policy Teams. Organisational Accountabilities The role is accountable for: Operational planning and performance review to maintain exceptional service delivery and ensures the political objectives and priorities of the council are met. Working collaboratively within and across functions and thinking commercially to support the delivery of best possible outcomes for our citizens on a financially sustainable basis Maintain and nurture collaborative relationships with other teams in the function and external organisations that support the delivery of annual plans. Implementing changes and continually evaluating service to improve the area of work, while maintaining the highest possible levels of service quality are continually delivered Managing complex issues and resources to meet the needs of customers and deliver the best possible outcomes Equality and Diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken Using professional expertise to translate goals and plans into ways of working that comply with relevant legislation and statutory requirements and manages a level of appropriate risk Deliver exemplar customer interactions to individuals and communities which support strong relationships and a reputation for achieving outcomes and resolving issues Service/Functional Accountabilities Drives commissioning programmes to meet priorities, as agreed with relevant Heads of Strategic Commissioning and Policy within Adults and Children and Families and, where appropriate, stakeholders and partners, ensuring plans are implemented with capability, ability and consistency to ensure outcomes are delivered, whilst ensuring value for money and sustainability. Work collaboratively across the system to achieve greater efficiency throughout the organisation to reflect local need and is evidence based to deliver the best overall outcome for the people of Essex, whilst protecting the Councils' interests. Accountable for providing support and influence to Heads of Strategic Commissioning and Policy, leading delivery across a portfolio of commissioning activity, to implement outcomes and solutions. Leading on specific commissioning programmes and activities that will deliver the business plans and drive further continuous improvement to ensure high performing, sustainable and cost effective services or place shaping activities. Innovatively respond to new challenges and opportunities ensuring that risks are mitigated and managed, meeting all compliance with internal regulation. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience. Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant business, process or professional area. Evidence of ability to influence key decision makers with a clear understanding of the vision and strategy to inspire others. Knowledge and proficient experience of the commissioning cycle together with mastery of programme and project management. Curiosity and learning from other innovative and inspirational organisations, evidence of ability to create a compelling case for change. Experience of working within a political and complex environment, working effectively with a range of stakeholder and partner agencies at all levels. Evidence of creativity in delivering results and managing change alongside leadership capability. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://www.workingforessex.com/benefits If you would like to apply for this role, please contact Georgina Clayton or Clare Howard on 01926 353 999 or email or Thanks

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