Interim Service Manager - Children's Commissioning in Dudley, West Midlands

Interim Service Manager within Children's Commissioning in Dudley UK, earning £500 daily. This exciting full-time ongoing opportunity invites you to step into a crucial role helping shape the future of children's services. Located in Dudley, this position not only offers a competitive salary but also a chance to lead a vibrant team on a journey towards innovation and excellence in Children’s Services.

Perks and benefits:
- Flexibility and Variety: Enjoy the flexibility that comes with being a locum, allowing you to explore different roles and environments while expanding your professional network.
- Professional Growth: This role offers the opportunity to lead on strategic initiatives, providing invaluable experience that can propel your career to the next level.
- Local Impact: Make a significant impact within the Dudley community by helping to redesign services that directly benefit children, young people, and their families.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a lifestyle-friendly position that understands the importance of balancing your professional and personal life.

What you will do:
- Lead strategic and operational commissioning across the Children’s Services Directorate to optimise resources and outcomes for families.
- Develop innovative commissioning and procurement models to increase efficiency and effectiveness of services while reducing costs.
- Foster joint commissioning approaches within council directorates and partner agencies, promoting shared accountability and success.
- Drive SEND and Social Care sufficiency objectives focused on market management and co-production strategies.
- Manage and coordinate service teams with operational responsibility, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction.
- Oversee resources to deliver and commission services, ensuring high standards and alignment with Dudley's resident needs.
- Implement effective service planning, monitoring, and performance management to meet set objectives.
- Navigate statutory powers and corporate requirements while investigating and resolving internal employment concerns.
- Lead change management initiatives, working collaboratively to align services with Dudley’s strategic goals.

Purpose of the Job:
Your mission is to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of commissioning, procurement, and contracting initiatives to ensure best outcomes for children, young people, and families in Dudley. By leveraging innovation and reducing duplication, you will identify new models to enhance service outcomes while managing resources efficiently and effectively. Your leadership will drive joint accountability and enhance local services in partnership with diverse stakeholders.

Dudley is a fantastic place to live and work offering a perfect blend of urban convenience and scenic beauty. Rich in history and culture, it is a community-focused area providing an excellent quality of life and endless opportunities for exploration and enjoyment.

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