Commissioning Manager

• Leading the commissioning, contract management and performance monitoring of HAF providers and related services
• Using data and insight to inform strategic decision-making, measure impact and ensure value for money
• Overseeing programme budgets, including monitoring spend, forecasting and ensuring compliance with funding requirements
• Developing and maintaining effective reporting processes, including dashboards and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Building strong relationships with providers, partners and stakeholders to support delivery, innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with grant conditions, safeguarding standards, quality assurance processes and audit requirements
• Supporting the development and delivery of the wider commissioning strategy across children and family services

• Strong commissioning and contract management experience, ideally within children's services, public health or community provision
• Confident using data and performance information to drive decision-making and improve service delivery
• Experience of managing complex budgets, with strong financial oversight and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confident using digital systems and Microsoft Office tools (particularly Excel, Teams and SharePoint)
• Can work at pace, manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Collaborative and proactive team player, committed to improving outcomes for children and families

Experience of working with grant-funded programmes, partnership delivery models, or holiday provision

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
• In-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression
• Chance to influence commissioning decisions and make a meaningful impact through data-led work