Service Director / Strategy, Transformation & Commissioning

Strategy, Transformation & Commissioning Service Director with an understanding of the political landscape, legislative frameworks, and regional and national drivers surrounding Childrens Social Care, who has significant experience of successfully managing an operational service, including; people, budgets and performance is required for a well-established organisation based in Wokingham, Berkshire. SALARY: £89,723 - £109,637 per annum Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid split between working from home and the office in Wokingham JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Strategy, Transformation & Commissioning Service Director with an understanding of the political landscape, legislative frameworks, and regiona l and national drivers surrounding Childrens Social Care, who has significant experience of successfully managing an operational service, including people, budgets and performance. Working as a Service Director you will lead on the development and delivery the strategy, oversee transformational change, and ensure that services are effectively commissioned to meet the needs of children, young people and families. As a Service Director you will provide strategic senior level leadership, guidance and support to operational managers working across Strategy, Transformation and Commissioning within Childrens Services. The aim is to provide efficient and effective services that support the departments delivery on the strategic priorities of Childrens Services, as well as the wider corporate delivery plan. The role will drive the transformation programme for Childrens Services and will have responsibility for the development and delivery of their efficiency programme. This includes cross directorate coordination and accountability for the delivery of fundamental transformational benefits across the Social Care & Education system. DUTIES Your duties as a Service Director include: Strategic lead for transformation and commissioning for Childrens Services Provide professional leadership for the development and monitoring of the departments policies, strategies, partnerships, commissioning and transformation Ensure a culture of continuous improvement Lead the development of the organisations approach to commissioning across childrens services Lead on all aspects of commercial and procurement activity Lead on all aspects of forward planning for the directorate Maintain an oversight of all services Lead the strategic development of a suite of policies for Childrens Services Understand, manage and oversee the local care provider market Provide oversight and delivery of the organisations responsibilities to manage the social care market Develop and maintain a Contract management Framework Responsible for the delivery of budget and performance targets Provide direction and oversight of joint commissioning activity CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Education to degree-level or equivalent relevant professional Evidence of continuous personal and professional development An understanding of large, complex and political organisations Understanding of the political landscape, legislative frameworks, and regional and national drivers surrounding Childrens Social Care In-depth practical knowledge of legislation and national and local policy particularly in relation to the agenda for closer integration of local authority and NHS commissioning of education, health and social care services Understanding of decision making, human and financial resource management in a public sector environment Expert knowledge of all aspects of commissioning and transformation processes, including a thorough awareness of widely recognised best practice Significant experience of successfully managing an operational service, including; people, budgets and performance Experience of creating an environment of continuous improvement and innovation Experience of working in a matrix management environment, where cross team and cross-organisation working are essential Experience of successfully delivering change management, particularly in relation to process improvement Experience of effectively leading a service of professional staff Experience of leading complex and major projects to successful outcomes Demonstratable experience of strategic and innovative thinking with an ability to deliver within tight deadlines and stretching targets BENEFITS Generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays Enrolment to 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 And much more APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. 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Location: Wokingham, GB

Posted Date: 2/24/2025