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East Suffolk Council1 day ago

Service Development and Contracts Manager

Hybrid · Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Unknown
Industry
Public Services

Job Summary

Service Development and Contracts Manager for the Children and Young Peoples Service’s Strategic Commissioning Team. Responsible for managing provider relationships and contract performance for foster care services, undertaking market analysis, engaging providers, commissioning fostering services to meet demand and children’s needs, and participating in regional commissioning initiatives. The role emphasises stakeholder feedback, delivering best value, and working collaboratively to design, deliver and monitor services. Requires experience in commissioning fostering services and related quality assurance, with a focus on strategic leadership, partnership, and achieving positive outcomes for children in care. Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum two office days per week at Endeavour House, Ipswich.

Required Qualifications

  • experience in commissioning fostering services
  • quality assurance
  • service improvement
  • performance management
  • clear articulation of strategic vision
  • stakeholder engagement
  • team collaboration
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