Looking to take your career to new heights? Look no further than Sanctuary Personnel, an esteemed and award-winning recruitment agency. With a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 600+ reviews, we are dedicated to connecting with talented professionals like you. We have an exciting locum opportunity for a Head of Service (Children's) with UK experience to join our team.
Location: Local authority in Merseyside. This is a hybrid working contract and, the successful candidate will be expected to be on site for a minimum of one to two days per a week, with Thursday being the whole team day in the office.
Pay rate (Assignment rate): £600 per day
Contract Length: 3-6 months
Duties:
- Leading on the delivery of children’s commissioning and procurement activities
- Strategic and bespoke commissioning activities
- Leading all aspects outcomes based commissioning
- Providing ownership, leadership and expertise across the commissioning cycle to ensure value for money, high quality services, desired outcomes and improved efficiencies
Requirements for the Head of Service role:
- An experienced children, young people, and families Interim Commissioner with a successful track record
- Recent experience of Semi Independent Living for care leavers and UASC would be an advantage
- Strong delivery experience of undertaking end to end commissioning activities
- Stakeholder engagement skills
- Previously worked in a local authority
- Proven ability to work fluidly in ambiguous circumstances
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Demonstrate an analytical and strategic approach in previous roles
This Head of Service position is advertised by Billy Holland. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, click above to apply now.
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