Our client, Surrey County Council, is looking for a Service manager (Head of Commissioning) to join their Childrens Team!

Direct, monitor and coordinate commissioners and commissioning teams for populations of children and families, including matrix management of commissioning teams across the council and partners, to implement best practice and ensure value for money is achieved from commissioned services.

Lead and ensure that commissioning teams undertake or oversee all aspects of the commissioning cycle - ensuring these are managed and undertaken effectively including needs analyses; development of service specifications; procurement of services, monitoring and evaluation, service/market development and service user voice.

Work with procurement leads to ensure that services are commissioned through use of appropriate procurement methods and in line with contract Standing Orders; Financial Regulations and EU procurement regulations.

Liaise with members and senior management to ensure awareness of issues concerning procurement plans, service purchasing and performance, and to secure agreement to commission.

Lead the monitoring, management and evaluation of contract performance ensuring
contract terms and conditions are fulfilled and enforced if necessary.

Lead market shaping activities and co-production with partners and service users in designated specialism/s undertaking analysis and building key relationships with current and future potential suppliers to ensure that markets are aligned with needs, resources and outcomes.

Ensure that high quality supervision and development support for staff takes place in their area of responsibility to improve outcomes for children, young people and families and staff retention.

Lead and participate in multi-agency groups to improve outcomes and services for children, young people and families

Essential requirements:
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Registration with Social Work England
* ASYE completed

Benefits of working with Remedy
* A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
* Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
* Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
* Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV on the social care team.

Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit