Role: Interim Senior Commissioner REF 5268342 Contract Length: 6 months (Part time – 3 days per week) Location: Gloucester IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £450 per day Spinwell is recruiting for an Interim Senior Commissioner for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERIM SENIOR COMMISSIONER To lead on the design, development and delivery of a range of service workstreams for families or children and young people which will secure good outcomes for all Gloucestershire residents and ensure services provide excellent value for money. These workstreams will be driven by both local priorities and national policy reforms through the DfE SEND and Alternative Provision Change Programme The postholder will be allocated a specific set of assignments as outline at the end of this profile. It is expected that some flexibility will be required as local and nation priorities evolve. The post holder is required to be able to demonstrate the behaviours defined in the Council’s competency framework for leaders and senior managers. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE INTERIM SENIOR COMMISSIONER Leadership experience in sectors which have lead to positive outcomes for children, young people and families with SEND. Experience of effective working across organisational boundaries and use of influence within multi-agency settings which has led to improved outcomes for children, young people and families Experience of implementing strategies for service development which has led to quality improvement Experience or developing/leading changes in services and/or policies that have lead to service improvements Experience of managing high performing and creative teams and services and successful experience of managing the range of personnel issues Experience of substantial successful financial management Experience of effective partnership work with parents, children, young people and families or institutions to develop and improve service provision Experience of working within a political framework and briefing elected members Wide knowledge and understanding of national policies and the legislative framework affecting children, young people and families, and the wider local government and how these apply to local service developments Good knowledge and understanding of local needs and priorities of children, young people and families and how the organisation needs to respond Specific knowledge and experience of strategic and operational working in the area of accountability for the role Knowledge of Project/Programme management Negotiation skills Political sensitivity Ability to influence corporate strategies and plans Relevant management qualification or training Educated to degree level Relevant professional qualification in service to Children and Young People If you are an Interim Senior Commissioner, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us