Head of Service- Young Adults Commissioning

Head of Service - Young Adults Commissioning

Local Authority Birmingham (3 days per week on-site)
450- 600 per day (Inside IR35)
6-9 Month Interim Contract

A forward-thinking Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Service - Young Adults Commissioning to lead commissioning activity across a diverse portfolio of services supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping services, driving transformation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning and development of services for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.
• Deliver strategic commissioning plans that support independence, inclusion and improved outcomes.
• Manage provider relationships across supported living, residential, day opportunities and community-based services.
• Lead service redesign and transformation initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with operational services, health partners and key stakeholders.
• Provide oversight of associated financial operations and statutory processes.

Essential Experience

• Extensive senior commissioning experience within Adult Social Care.
• Proven track record leading Learning Disabilities and/or Autism commissioning services within a Local Authority.
• Strong understanding of market management, contract management and service transformation.
• Experience managing or overseeing financial operations, including: client charging and financial assessments; appointeeship and deputyship functions; income management processes; financial governance and safeguarding arrangements
• Demonstrable experience operating at Head of Service level or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery skills.

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