Service Manager – Strategic Commissioning, Assurance and Reform
Commissioning, Assurance and Reform, Town Hall, South Shields. Salary: £70,371 p.a.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic individual with experience and a thorough understanding of commissioning, transformation and change initiatives particularly within a social care context or related field. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to translate strategic planning skills into tactical delivery that supports innovation and improvement in our services. You will possess management and leadership skills that empower and enable our staff in their development and delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and develop the commissioning offer for social care and for services across the wider Council.
Responsibilities
* Translate strategic planning skills into tactical delivery that supports innovation and improvement in services.
* Empower and enable staff in their development and delivery through effective management and leadership.
Requirements
* Experience and a thorough understanding of commissioning, transformation and change initiatives within a social care context or related field.
* Strong management and leadership capabilities.
* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
* Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medically exempt).
* Skilled worker visa sponsorship not offered.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package. For further information, visit https://southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere.
Political status
This is a politically restricted post as defined by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Safety and Wellbeing
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Contact
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Nathan Atkinson, Interim Strategic Lead Commissioning on (0191) 4247556 or Nathan.Atkinson@southtyneside.gov.uk.
Application Details
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 23 November 2025.
Interviews will take place week commencing 15 December 2025.
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