Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council team in a service role as a Commissioning Programme Manager
Job Title: Commissioning and Programme Manager
Location: East London, London Borough Council
Contract Type: Temporary
Industry: Housing
Daily Rate: £250.00 - £313.35
Working Pattern: Full Time
Our client, a London Borough Council, is seeking a Commissioning and Programme Manager to join their team on a temporary basis. As a Commissioning and Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the supported housing programme, managing a range of projects and contracts at various stages of delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the supported housing programme, ensuring successful delivery from conceptualisation to procurement, contract, and performance management.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, operational colleagues, and independent care providers to achieve improved outcomes for residents.
- Deliver projects with significant budgets or savings targets, ensuring they are completed within challenging timescales.
- Demonstrate expertise in commissioning and project management, effectively managing risks and budgets.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with service users, colleagues, and partners to drive positive change.
- Write service specifications, put services out to tender, and negotiate key performance indicators.
- Monitor service providers' performance and track financial benefits and outcomes for residents.
- Prepare reports and presentations, including key decision papers, and present to decision-makers when required.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in leading and commissioning new initiatives and delivering projects that result in significant change.
- Ability to work collaboratively with partners in Children's Services, Adult Social Care, Housing, and Regeneration.
- Detailed knowledge of housing options available to local authorities and experience in acquiring suitable facilities.
- Experience in managing contracts with providers and creating a cooperative atmosphere to deliver positive outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of the full commissioning cycle and exceptional project management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
- Experience in writing service specifications, putting services out to tender, and negotiating key performance indicators.
Additional Information:
Our client, a London Borough Council, is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Priority consideration will be given to redeployees.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
If you have a detailed knowledge of housing and associated processes and are ready to take on the responsibility of overseeing the entire supported housing programme, our client would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
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