Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Strategic Commissioning to lead our commissioning strategies and service innovations.

Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Lead Strategic Commissioning on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council and its system partners, including the BoB Integrated Care Board and NHS.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, improvement plans, and service innovations.
• Drive service improvement and transformation programmes.
• Manage strategic contract management and financial plans.
• Collaborate with various departments and external partners to deliver integrated health and social care services.
• Be accountable for the effective commissioning of services, ensuring tight financial control on commissioned spend.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in strategic commissioning and procurement with strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team. You will also have:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A successful track record of leading and managing change in a complex multi-agency service organisation.
• Substantial experience of strategic service planning and delivery.
• Proven track record of effectively managing significant budgets and ensuring the delivery of services within agreed resources.
• Proven ability to identify standards and performance requirements for own and partner organisations and deliver effective performance management.
• A full driving licence is required to be able to carry out the role.

Please refer to the job summary on the below link for further information.