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We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute Commissioning Lead Negotiator to play a central role in developing, negotiating and securing complex packages of care for adults across Haringey. You will lead on fee negotiations for both new and existing placements, using tools such as CareCubed to ensure value-for-money while securing high‑quality outcomes for residents with complex needs, in line with the Care Act 2014. Your work will include robust cost modelling, leading annual price review processes, developing negotiation strategies, and ensuring all commissioning decisions are evidence‑based, lawful and financially sound. You will also support strategic commissioning priorities, contribute to budget planning, and work closely with social care teams to help shape sustainable, person‑centred care arrangements.
Job Responsibility:
Play a central role in developing, negotiating and securing complex packages of care for adults across Haringey
Lead on fee negotiations for both new and existing placements
Use tools such as CareCubed to ensure value-for-money while securing high‑quality outcomes for residents with complex needs, in line with the Care Act 2014
Work includes robust cost modelling, leading annual price review processes, developing negotiation strategies, and ensuring all commissioning decisions are evidence‑based, lawful and financially sound
Support strategic commissioning priorities, contribute to budget planning, and work closely with social care teams to help shape sustainable, person‑centred care arrangements
Requirements:
Extensive experience within the social care sector
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, CQC standards, commissioning frameworks and the complexities of negotiating care packages for individuals with varied and high‑level needs
Excellent communicator with strong analytical, negotiation and influencing skills
Capable of managing change, supporting others, and working confidently across multidisciplinary teams
Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
Able to interpret data, manage performance information, and maintain accurate records using social care systems such as LiquidLogic or Controcc
Experience working with providers, drafting contracts, negotiating fees and shaping service specifications
Collaborative problem‑solver with a commitment to delivering value‑for‑money solutions
What we offer:
Leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays
Potential hybrid working opportunities
Health and wellbeing support
Generous local government pension scheme
Range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts