Strategic Commissioning Manager

Strategic Commissioning Manager

PO6: Starting salary £53,109 pa rising in annual increments £56,151 pa incl LW

Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for one year

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our lively, passionate, and welcoming team. The role will be extremely varied, and you will play a key part in making a significant difference to some of the most vulnerable people in Lambeth, those sleeping rough or without a home.

About the Role:

The Strategic Commissioning Manager post will work alongside the Lead Commissioner to support the rough sleeping and Vulnerable Adults’ Pathway workstreams carried out by the team. This area of work has grown rapidly over the last three years and requires a strong leader to support bid applications, mobilization of new services and supporting the team to deliver on KPIs and contracts to reduce rough sleeping and achieve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable residents in Lambeth.

This role is a 1-year fixed term post so the successful candidate will be required to hit the ground running and will have demonstrable experience within Commissioning and project management. The post holder will be responsible for line managing up to four team members as well as producing papers, briefing notes and all relevant project documentation to ensure tight and controlled governance.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Experience of working within commissioning (rough sleeping and supported housing services would be beneficial)
• Experience of line management
• Partnership and collaborative working

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Casey at ecasey@lambeth.gov.uk.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 24th November 2024.

Shortlisting: Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th November 2024.

Interviews: W/C 2nd December 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.