Lambeth council is seeking to recruit an experienced commissioning manager to join the Early Years and Parenting team within Children’s Commissioning and Community Safety.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a programme of work relating to start for life services, including maternity; public health nursing; infant feeding and perinatal and parent infant relationship support. A knowledge and understanding of these services, and significant experience of collaborative commissioning will be required for the role, which will primarily focus on service redesign and development in partnership with current service providers.

This post is available on a fixed term basis for a twelve-month period from start of contract, with the possibility of extension beyond that time. A secondment will be considered for internal candidates.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Laura Griffin, Commissioning Lead – Early Years and Parenting lmgriffin@lambeth.gov.uk

Interested?

Click the 'Apply' button below and complete an online application form today.

Submit a CV and a supporting statement explicitly evidencing how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked with an “A” on the job description. (max one side of A4)

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The closing date for applications is 5th December 2021

Interviews to be held w/c 13th December 2021.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.