Commissioning Manager
Contract: 6 months
Working Pattern: Part time, 3 days per week
Rate: £300 to £350 per day
IR35: Inside IR35
Start: Immediate
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a busy Public Health function, focusing on sexual and reproductive health services. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong commissioning, project management and stakeholder engagement experience within a local authority or public health setting.
You will support a range of active workstreams including re‑commissioning services, managing existing contracts and contributing to wider London‑level sexual health initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support commissioning activity across sexual and reproductive health services
* Manage contracts with commissioned providers, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes
* Support procurement processes and service redesign initiatives
* Deliver multiple project workstreams in a fast‑paced environment
* Contribute to the development of sexual health strategy and programme delivery
* Engage with stakeholders across local authorities, providers and public health teams
* Support work relating to young people's sexual health services and engagement activity
* Provide subject matter expertise across sexual health and public health priorities
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in commissioning within a local authority or public health setting
* Strong background in sexual and reproductive health services
* Experience managing contracts and commissioned providers
* Solid project or programme management experience across multiple workstreams
* Understanding of public health priorities and service delivery models
* Experience working with NHS or local authority stakeholders
* Ability to start immediately and operate in a fast‑moving environment
Reporting Line
Reporting into the Head of Public Health Services for Children and Young People and Sexual Health, with matrix support from the Sexual Health Commissioning Manager.
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements*
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