Bromely Council - Head of Commissioning

MAIN PURPOSE:

• To lead and manage the commissioning function (strategy, service design, procurement and contract management) for aspects of education, adult and children social care, public health, housing and health services within the ECHS Department
• To lead and manage a team of officers responsible for commissioning/market management and health and social care transformation programmes
• To develop and implement commissioning strategies in order to improve outcomes for children and adults and their families and carers in line with best value principles
• To consult, inform and communicate with all key stakeholders on all aspects of the delivery of commissioning activity
• To ensure compliance with national and local regulations, processes and procedures, and ensuring consistency between strategic service delivery plans and commissioning strategies.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Manage a team of commissioning staff and associated commissioning budgets
   
2. Design, develop and implement commissioning strategies, market position statements and transformation plans across the ECHS Department for education, adult social care, children's social care, public health and housing and integrated children's community services

1. Provide strong and effective leadership to transformation programmes to ensure the implementation of commissioning visions and delivery plans

1. Work with Bromley CCG and other local NHS Trusts and providers as well as with schools, colleges, and housing providers to develop integrated services.

1. Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in respect of ECHS services in relation to commissioning

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.