To develop strategic priorities and lead the work on the design and commissioning for population or local authority services in order to improve quality, value for money and reflect national and local priorities. To be responsible for the delivery of complex project plans, monitoring and managing progress and taking responsibility for problem solving; resolving issues to ensure individual projects and the wider commissioning programme remain on track to deliver on time and in budget. This includes working closely with finance, procurement and legal officers to ensure procurement processes are timely, competitive, transparent and equitable. To support senior leaders in Children''s and Adults Services in achieving value for money from third party spend when commissioning for the Local Authority and work with colleagues across boroughs and the ICB to support the delivery and oversight of joint contracts. To lead on specific commissioning projects that help shape and influence the provider market to deliver the departmental priorities, including the development of market management and development strategies to deliver greater choice and control for people who use services. This includes chairing that may be inter-agency or multi-disciplinary meetings, as required. To develop and maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislation, guidelines and government policy in order to support and develop effective collaboration with service managers from across the department. To work ..... full job details .....