Overview
Head of Commissioning – Children’s Residential Services
Regular travel across the UK
£70,000 - £75,000 + Bonus
Full Time / Permanent
Compass Associates are working exclusively with a leading provider of specialist children’s residential services to appoint a Head of Commissioning. This newly created position will play a pivotal role in shaping how referrals are managed and converted across the organisation’s national portfolio of homes.
The Role
This is a senior appointment requiring a confident, strategic leader with deep operational knowledge of children’s residential care and a strong understanding of how placements and referrals drive both quality and commercial success.
The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, managing and triaging all incoming referrals, ensuring decisions are informed, compliant and child-focused. They will work closely with Registered Managers, Local Authorities and commissioning partners to maintain strong relationships, increase placement conversion and ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end management of referrals, from initial triage to placement decision
* Oversee and improve referral conversion processes to maximise occupancy and service efficiency
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with Loca...
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