Salary £66,336 - £72,151 per annum | Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week | Preston
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for digital transformation and value-driven service delivery? Join our Digital Commissioning team at County Hall and lead the way in shaping innovative, cost-effective digital solutions for Lancashire County Council.
As a Commissioning Manager, you will:
* Lead the Digital Commissioning team, driving innovation and embedding a modern, progressive commissioning approach.
* Deliver value-for-money digital services through effective service measurement, vendor management, licensing, and asset control.
* Commission cutting-edge solutions in areas such as Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, End User Computing (EUC), Cloud technologies, and Schools.
* Oversee the integration of third-party and in-house digital services into a seamless, resilient operating model.
* Manage digital revenue and commissioning budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic financial plans.
What we're looking for:
* Honours degree or equivalent relevant experience, with a professional qualification in digital commissioning or SIAM.
* Proven experience in commissioning digital products and services within complex organisations, ideally in public sector.
* Experience of managing suppliers in a SIAM environment. Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Excellent knowledge of digital trends, tools, and platforms.
* Ability to manage budgets, drive service improvement, and lead cross-functional teams.
Why join us?
By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring – Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.
In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:
* A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
* A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
* Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
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