Senior Commissioning Manager - Substance Misuse

Senior Commissioning Manager - Substance Misuse

Senior Commissioning Manager – Substance Misuse

£55,399 - £69,947

Permanent 

Full Time 

Twickenham 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have an exciting opportunity for experienced Senior Manager to join the Adult Social Care and Public Health Commissioning team. 

We are recruiting a Senior Commissioning Manager for Substance to lead the implementation and local delivery of the Substance Misuse Strategy and underpinning commissioning activity across Richmond and Wandsworth.   

This position is well suited to someone who is innovative, motivated and passionate about making a positive difference on the lives of residents who misuse substances.

You will be responsible for co-designing innovative new service models and shaping the local provider market in a way that promotes the aspirations and ambitions of the people we support.

• You will have in depth knowledge of commissioning substance misuse services in conjunction with key stakeholders that promote prevention and early intervention, improve access to services and that deliver effective evidenced based support that promotes recovery.
• You will be highly motivated, creative, and persistent in seeking solutions and be open to learning from and with others and working with people to effect positive change. 
• The post holder will need to be confident in working with a range of internal and external partners to shape and deliver the local priorities including social landlords, care and support providers and local communities. 
• You will be able to negotiate and resolve complex problems and the ability to manage change well is a necessity. 
• You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple strands of work within deadlines and enjoy being involved in a variety of activities and projects. 
• You will have good communication and presentation skills, enjoy working with people and be able to lead and inspire your team.

In return, you will be part of a wider Division with extremely supportive, collaborative and committed team members working together to improve the lives of local residents through innovation, learning together and new ideas. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• You will be requested to provide a work history and supporting statement.
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Proven experience of commissioning major contracts and making changes to service provision to improve quality and standards
• Excellent literacy and the ability to prepare clear concise written reports (e.g. strategies, business cases, service reviews, specifications, bids) A/I Well-developed analytical, data analysis, problem solving skills

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  Monday 28th April 2025

Shortlisting Date: w/c 05th May 2025

Interview Date: w/c 19th May 2025

For a discussion, please contact Elizabeth Pepper, Assistant Director of Specialist Commissioning, Learning Disabilities, Substance Misuse and Mental Health via: elizabeth.pepper@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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