Head of Strategic Commissioning and Transformation - Children's Services
Wokingham Borough Council
Contract: Permanent
Full Time
DBS Check: Yes
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children, young people, and families?
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Head of Strategic Commissioning and Transformation to join our Children's Services Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As Head of Strategic Commissioning and Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in the heart of our children's services, and be responsible for shaping and delivering high-quality, child-centred services through strategic planning, commissioning-led transformation, and robust quality assurance.
A generous annual leave entitlement of days 31 (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
An excellent local government pension scheme
An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
A range of local & lifestyle discounts
Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
Leading strategic planning and transformation across Early Help, Social Care, Education, SEND, and Home Finding.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement through evidence-based commissioning.
• Overseeing contract management, market development, and performance monitoring.
• Championing co-production and ensuring the voice of children and families informs service design.
• Managing a high-performing team including Commissioning Managers and the Home Finding Team Manager.
• Representing the service in multi-agency forums and strategic partnerships.
Proven senior leadership experience in Commissioning and Transformation
• Strong understanding of commissioning principles, contract management, and market shaping.
• Experience of change management and leadership.
• Experience of Relational, Partnership working, stakeholder management, internal and external.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and co-production.
• Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We're home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Sunday 31st August 2025, 11pm
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.