ABOUT US:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW, YOUR CV AND SUPPORTING STATEMENT WILL CLEARLY EVIDENCE:

Significant experience in the design of services and a knowledge and understanding of commissioning approaches.
Very strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare clear information to meet the needs of different audiences and to support effective decision making.
An understanding of the challenges and inequalities experienced by some Lambeth residents and a clear commitment to overcome these through the co-production, design and commissioning of high quality, data driven and evidence based services that provide best value while meeting need and building resilience.
Experience in managing people, resources and multiple and complex programmes of work
A commitment to working in partnership and an understanding of the valuable role played by all partners
Budget management skills to enable you to manage and oversee multi-million oud budgets in line with ICB and Council requirements
An ability to motivate and lead your team, and to support their learning and development
A commitment to your own continued professional development.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Lambeth Council is seeking to appoint a Commissioning Manager to deliver the Emotional and Mental Health portfolio of work within its Integrated Children’s Commissioning team. This position will take a lead role in the delivery of programmes of work across both the council and Southeast London ICB.
The successful post holder will have a strong understanding of the Emotional and Mental Health provision to improve outcomes for children and young people.. They will work across the council and the ICB and recognise the value and importance of integrated working and join commissioning to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families in a challenging financial climate.
Key areas of work and responsibilities for this role will include oversight and delivery of key commissioning strands related to children’s physical, emotional and mental health and well being as part of the wider commissioning team. You will play a critical role in ensuring delivery of Lambeth’s Local Transformation plan for children and young people’s mental health, designing and shaping the service offer to broaden reach and overcome some of the barriers Lambeth’s most vulnerable residents may experience in getting the support they need at the stage that is needed.