Commissioning Manager – Local Authority

Commissioning ManagerContract: 6 monthsWorking Pattern: Part time, 3 days per weekRate: £300 to £350 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Start: Immediate
OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a busy Public Health function, focusing on sexual and reproductive health services. This is a hands on role requiring strong commissioning, project management and stakeholder engagement experience within a local authority or public health setting.
You will support a range of active workstreams including re commissioning services, managing existing contracts and contributing to wider London level sexual health initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Lead and support commissioning activity across sexual and reproductive health services
Manage contracts with commissioned providers, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes
Support procurement processes and service redesign initiatives
Deliver multiple project workstreams in a fast paced environment
Contribute to the development of sexual health strategy and programme delivery
Engage with stakeholders across local authorities, providers and public health teams
Support work relating to young people’s sexual health services and engagement activity
Provide subject matter expertise across sexual health and public health priorities Key Requirements Proven experience in commissioning within a local authority or public health setting
Strong background in sexual and reproductive health services
Experience managing contracts and commissioned providers
Solid project or programme management experience across multiple workstreams
Understanding of public health priorities and service delivery models
Experience working with NHS or local authority stakeholders
Ability to start immediately and operate in a fast moving environment Reporting LineReporting into the Head of Public Health Services for Children and Young People and Sexual Health, with matrix support from the Sexual Health Commissioning Manager
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements