Service Manager - Commissioning

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Service Manager to join their team. This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate

You will

Lead the procurement & commissioning teams, including the range of services and projects contained within these Contribute to the production and delivery of the council’s strategy, vision and values and where appropriate lead on the development of policy and strategy at service level to achieve these strategic aims.

Provide strategic advice to the Service Director, Executive Director, Members and Corporate Board on all areas of responsibility.

Act as Council’s Principal Advisor on procurement and key areas covered by the Team.

To provide effective leadership aEnsure sound and robust leadership and management of the Team through:

Supporting the Service Director in preparing and delivering an annual service plan for the department.

Continuously reviewing opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Service, including the delivery of continuous improvement and best value.

Effective financial management, and ensuring effective financial control against that budget (see value of budget below).

Undertake performance management for Senior Managers of the Team the post is responsible for.

Advise Elected Members on strategic and urgent operational issues within the remit of the post.

In conjunction with Senior Managers look for opportunities to deliver efficiencies and generate income (where appropriate) for services the post is responsible for. In addition to the above, the postholder will:

Provide advice to the Council and Executive, Members and Officers on relevant matters to ensure that decisions take into account of relevant performance, procurement and consultation implications .

Be responsible for providing high level advice to senior officers and Members on matters contained within the postholder’s remit e.g. strategy development, procurement, commissioning approaches.

To oversee the development and delivery of the Procurement Strategy, and Social Value Policy for the Council • Ensure the efficient delivery of the Berkshire joint equipment store

Ensure effective compliant arrangements for the commissioning/tendering and contracts management of Adult Social Care (ASC) services for the hosted Berkshire wide arrangement for BCES.

Develop, collate, and analyse procurement information across the organisation, presenting this in a concise, accessible and engaging way to a variety of audiences and using this to drive transformation and continuous service improvement for the council.

Ensure effective working between WBC and the provider market to productively manage day to day commissioning activity within the ASC commissioning budget, to secure individual packages of care across all client groups for both domiciliary and residential services, meeting the needs of individuals as identified in a Community Care Assessments.

To support how the Council operates in a manner which supports public engagement with the democratic process.nd management of the team. Deputise for the Service Director as required.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35