Job Introduction

We are pleased to advertise this opportunity for the role of Service Manager for Joint Commissioning in the Adults Commissioning Team at Bradford Council.

Please note: this role is part time - 18.5 hours a week. We can offer some flexibility over when the hours are worked, but this must include some hours on Mondays and Tuesdays. This will include working from Britannia House on Tuesdays which is the adults commissioning team day in the office

The role shares responsibility for commissioning a range of services for people with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs, Autism and Neurodiversity and for our Early Help and Prevention and Homelessness services.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commissioning of a comprehensive range of high quality, value for money, responsible and efficient services within allocated resources.
• Working in partnership with all stakeholders including people who use services and carers, commissioner and provider colleagues, to plan and develop strategy and services that meet the needs of the population.
• Delivering intelligence and evidence-based commissioning.
• Ensuring that the differing needs of the populations and the different objectives and priorities, approach and culture of the NHS and of the Local Authority are taken proper account of and reflected in the design, implementation and outcomes of service improvement projects.
• Ensuring effective use of resources and budget management for the areas under the control of the post.
• Supporting the development of the market of care providers and wider community support.
• Analysing, interpreting and presenting data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making.