Commissioning Manager – Joint Commissioning Team

East Sussex County Council

Commissioning Manager in the Joint Commissioning Team shaping services for better outcomes. Focused on children and young people, leading high-quality services and partnership working.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeHastings • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £52,243 - £56,737 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Commission services for children and young people, including needs analysis
Re-commissioning and managing performance
Work in partnership to achieve continuous service improvements
Ensure high-quality commissioned services in education, health, and social care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of commissioning processes and service redesign
Self-motivated and passionate about inclusion and outcomes for children and young people
Confidence and resilience in dealing with ambiguity, conflict, complexity, and change
Customer insight usage to determine service outcomes and quality
Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its application to commissioning
Resource/budget management or proven financial management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships
Flexible working and professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Needs AnalysisPerformance ManagementFinancial ManagementService ImprovementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedPassionate About InclusionConfidence In AmbiguityResilienceConflict Resolution