Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Wokingham Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3- 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Children's Transformation Commissioning Manager this role will be: RG401WH Hybrid.

The right candidate will:

* Lead key transformation programmes aligned to strategic priorities and local needs.

* Develop and implement commissioning strategies

* Monitor and evaluate programme impact, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes, timelines, and budgets.

* Undertake needs assessments and gap analyses to inform commissioning decisions.

* Develop and manage commissioning cycles, including service specifications, procurement, contract management and monitoring

* Lead relational commissioning approaches, fostering trust-based partnerships and co-production

* Provide high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations to senior leaders, elected members, and stakeholders

We require the following:

* Significant experience in leading strategic transformation programmes within children's services or a related field.

* Proven track record of successful commissioning, including service design, procurement, contract management, and performance monitoring.

* Experience of working in complex multi-agency environments and leading system-wide change. Demonstrable experience of involving children, young people, and families in service development and evaluation.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon