Overview
Lead Commissioning for Children and Communities in Walsall. Walsall Council is investing in a new, integrated commissioning model that places people and place at the heart of service design. We’re recruiting a Head of Children and Community Commissioning to lead commissioning across children’s services, early intervention, community development, and the voluntary and community sector.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping services that support children, young people, families, and communities to be inclusive, preventative, and designed to meet local needs.
What You’ll Do
* Lead commissioning for children’s social care, education, early intervention, and community development.
* Develop services that promote prevention, resilience, and independence.
* Work with providers and partners to ensure high quality, responsive services.
* Analyse data and market capacity to inform future service models.
* Champion innovation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate across sectors to deliver integrated, impactful support.
We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative leader with
* Proven experience in commissioning for children’s services and communities.
* Strong understanding of partnership working and voluntary sector engagement.
* Ability to lead transformation and deliver measurable outcomes.
* Commercial acumen and a focus on value for money.
* A commitment to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Why Walsall?
* Transformational Vision: Be part of a newly invested commissioning team.
* Collaborative Culture: Work across health, education, housing, and community sectors.
* Impactful Work: Shape services that support children and strengthen communities.
* Supportive Environment: Hybrid working and a culture of development and inclusion.
* This is a unique opportunity to lead change and make a lasting difference in the lives of Walsall’s children and communities.
You can find out more about Walsall and the Council by visiting the following site: shapingwalsallsfuture.co.uk
Contact for confidential discussion
For a confidential discussion, please contact Anita Denton (Tile Hill) at 07725 554 802 or anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk, or Helen Alwell at 07931 543 313 or helen.alwell@tile-hill.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 19 October
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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