Senior Commissioning Manager - Childrens Service
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £49,764 - £53,880 per annum
Are you an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a team approach and an ability to stay calm under pressure while managing competing priorities? We’re looking for a Senior Commissioning Officer ready to make a real impact in Devon, for our Devon children and young people.
In this pivotal role, you’ll:
- Design and Commission Services for children, young people and their families, in order to improve quality, value for money and reflect local and national priorities.
- Deliver positive outcomes for children through complex project plans, monitoring progress and taking responsibility for problem solving to ensure individual projects and the wider commissioning programme remain on track, deliver on time and in budget.
- Champion quality – You will develop and maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislation, guidelines and government policy in relation to children, young people and families. You will promote quality and safety across all commissioning projects.
- Collaborate across markets and systems using information and data to identify changes or developments in service provision, develop the local market and ensure a relentless focus on outcomes, efficiency, quality and value from commissioned services.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Relevant experience in commissioning for vulnerable groups
- Proven ability to research, collect, collate and analyse data
- A commitment to inclusion, co-production, and putting young voices at the heart of decision-making
- Skills to inspire teams, manage complex projects, and deliver results
This is your chance to shape services, influence strategy, and help every child in Devon thrive.
Interview Date: Friday 1st August 2025
For an informal discussion please contact Vikki Hearn vikki.hearn@devon.gov.uk
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ008138
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ008138
- Occupational GroupManagement & Senior Management
- Salary Details
£49,764 - £53,880 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
26/07/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes