Joint Commissioning Manager
Team: Childrens Strategic Commissioning
Job Family: Providing M 14
Salary: £55,585 - £59,163 per annum pro rata
Hours: 30 per week
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract Type: Hybrid - Fixed Term for 12 months
Closing Date: 26th May 2026
Interview Date: w/c 8th June 2026
More about the role:
The Joint Commissioning Manager role sits across Central Bedfordshire Council and the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB). The role is responsible for leading a portfolio of integrated commissioning work and joint contracting arrangements relating to children and young people. There will be a particular focus on children with special educational needs and disabilities, autism, and therapies.
As Joint Commissioning Manager will work with stakeholders in the health and social care system in Central Bedfordshire to improve services for local children and young people. You will be expected to take the lead on reviewing existing integrated services, prioritising areas for improvement and delivering change. Partnership working and being confident influencing stakeholders is crucial is a vital part of the role.
The role supports the development of an up to date approach to joint commissioning and establishing priorities, leading on delivering strategic planning and analysis, and work collaboratively to develop and implement integrated commissioning strategies. It is also responsible for oversight and monitoring of integrated service provision.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced commissioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families to join our Childrens Strategic Commissioning team. It is essential that you have a demonstrable working professional knowledge of legislation relating to children and young people, and in particular, knowledge of services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
By joining us you will be joining a team of commissioners with a wide range of existing knowledge and expertise to support you in your role. It is important you have experience of collaborative working across the system and experience of developing positive relationships with stakeholders to inform commissioning strategies and service development. You will need to be proactive and able to manage multiple workstreams across childrens social care and health.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Kate Ayres at kate.ayres@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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