Commissioning Manager – Learning Disabilities – TW1

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have an exciting opportunity to join the Commissioning team in the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate.

We are seeking a highly motivated, solution focused and tenacious individual for the following role: 

This position is well suited to an innovative and motivated individual who is passionate about improving the opportunities and lives of vulnerable adults. 

At the heart of our work is promoting independence, choice, health and wellbeing of the local populations through strengths-based approaches. 

In the role you will manage commissioning projects, through their life cycle.  Ensuring that they maintain connected to the Commissioning Cycle of Analyse, Plan, Do and Review.  

These projects will include co-producing with residents the development of services, procurement of new contracts and maintenance of provider and wider stakeholder partnerships.

You will support the co design of innovative new service models and shaping of the local provider market in a way that promotes the aspirations and ambitions of people with Learning Disabilities.

You will be tenacious and creative in working with local providers to ensure high quality and effective services are delivered that demonstrate value for money.

You will be willing to engage in resolving complex problems with a range of providers and embrace change well as a necessity. 

The role requires the individual to be highly organised, able to manage multiple strands of work within deadlines and enjoy being involved in a variety of activities and projects.

You will have an interest and  experience of supporting people with learning disability/ autism and the governments agenda in relation to these areas. 

You will be highly motivated, creative, and persistent in seeking solutions. Be open to learning from and with others and working with people to effect positive change.

We are seeking an individual with strong communication and presentation skills, enjoy working with the people and able to lead and inspire others.

In return, you will be part of a high performing and innovative Commissioning Team which is an extremely supportive, collaborative and committed to improving the lives of local residents through innovation, learning together and new ideas. 

In addition, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays. We offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed or part-time hours, term time only, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.. 

To apply please click on the ‘Apply online’ button on the bottom of the page. If you have any problems with the online service please email Richmondandwandsworthrecruitment@wandsworth.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 12 May 2024 and successful applicants will be invited to interview.

You will be requested to provide a work history and supporting statement.

Closing Date:  Sunday 12 May 2024

Shortlisting Date:  13 and 14 May 2024 

Interview Date: 22/23 May 2024

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

For a discussion about the post please contact:

Adie Smith, Senior Commissioning Manager, Learning Disabilities: adie.smith@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk