Eden Brown Synergy is proud to partner with Haringey Council, a leading local authority committed to ensuring the well-being and development of children and families in the community. We are seeking an experienced Head of Childrens Commissioning to join the dedicated team at Haringey Council, driving innovation and excellence in commissioning practices.
Role Purpose:
As the Head of Childrens Commissioning, you will lead, develop, and embed a robust commissioning framework across the Childrens Directorate. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that commissioned services are needs-led, evidence-based, and provide the best value. You will play a crucial role in meeting strategic and statutory responsibilities while fostering innovation to keep services at the forefront of commissioning practices.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead and develop strategic approaches to commissioning services, ensuring sufficiency requirements are met.
Design and embed a flexible commissioning framework that aligns with frontline service needs.
Communicate a compelling vision for the future, based on needs assessment and evidence-based intelligence.
Take lead responsibility for strategic commissioning activities, aligning with corporate plans and priorities.
Engage with stakeholders to develop outcomes that positively impact children and families.
Manage a service area, providing support, supervision, and access to professional development opportunities.
Develop and implement servic...