Commissioning Project Manager

Commissioning Project Manager £350/day - £400/day Department: Commissioning, Children's Services Directorate Location: Local Authority Contract Type: Outside IR35 3 - 6 months contract with local authorities About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commissioning Project Manager to join our dynamic Commissioning department within the Children's Services Directorate. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective commissioning of services that support the mental health, speech and language, and occupational therapy needs of children within our community. Key Responsibilities * Conduct thorough reviews of services commissioned under section 75 agreements, paying particular attention to mental health and speech & language services. * Utilise project management tools and methodologies and collaborate with stakeholders across Local Authority and Integrated Care Board (ICB) to identify service requirements. * Generate reports and recommendations based on your findings to drive service improvement * Lead and manage commissioning projects and service reviews from inception to completion. * Further develop and implement commissioning strategies for mental health, speech and language, and occupational therapy provisions. * Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of commissioned services, ensuring they meet the needs of children and young people. * Provide expert advice and guidance on commissioning best practices and policies through the service and wider directorate. * Ensure that commissioned services are needs-led, evidence-based, and deliver the best value for the community. Requirements * Proven experience in a similar role within a Local Authority, specifically within children's services. About Haringey Children's Services We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and bettering the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. We are located in the north of the capital with a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19-year-olds. We are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow's leaders; artists and innovators are busy growing up here. Haringey is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do. In short, we're a council with high ambitions; a place to work that is full of energy and focus. Our teams have passion, integrity and commitment, and people join us, do so as they see Haringey is a learning organisation, and the people that work here strive for continuous improvement in their practice, aiming high to ensure we provide outstanding outcomes for our children