Children's commissioning Work, Jobs in Bracknell, Brk (with Salaries)

Service Lead - Children's Commissioning
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £75,640 - £82,534 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
SEND Complex Case Practitioner
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £46,142 - £51,357 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Responsible Individual
Hatfield home and care —Watford
- From £500 a day
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
Quick apply
Assistant Director Children's Commissioning & Sufficiency
Hillingdon Council —Uxbridge
- £76,639 - £107,951 a year
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Transport Support Services Manager (pay award pending)
Bracknell Forest Council —Bracknell
- £55,224 - £60,728 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- School
- Annual leave
- Work from home
9d
Strategic Commissioner Older People
Slough Borough Council —Slough
- £54,556 - £60,085 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Placements Officer - Childrens (maternity cover, 12 months fixed term contract) (pay award pending)
Bracknell Forest Council —Bracknell
- £30,753 - £36,141 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
1d
Consultant in Public Health - Policy and Commissioning
Brent Council —Brent
- £90,865 - £111,270 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Strategic Commissioner Prevention and Carers
Slough Borough Council —Slough
- £54,556 - £60,085 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Placement Officer Fixed Term Contract to 31st October 2027
The Children's Trust —Tadworth
- Call to connect
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
11d
Interpretation Manager (South)
The Royal Horticultural Society —Wisley
- £38,110 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
2d
Head of Business Development & Operations
IDEA DESIGN HUB CIC —London
- £40,000 - £55,000 a year
- Part-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Travel
Quick apply
Locality Manager
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £45,091 - £53,460 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Designated Social Care Officer
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £54,495 - £60,669 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- IT
Insights Manager - 12 month FTC
BBCSTUDIOS —London
- £52,000 - £57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Preschool
- School
- Annual leave
12d
Insights Manager - 12 month FTC
BBC —London
- £52,000 - £57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Preschool
- School
12d
Strategic Commissioner
Civic Recruitment Limited —Slough
- Full-time
- No degree
Quick apply
Junior Civil Design Engineer
UK Power Networks —London Heathrow Airport
- £56,576 a year
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Interpretation Developer (South) x2
The Royal Horticultural Society —Wisley
- £34,910 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
2d
Senior Civil Design Engineer
UK Power Networks —London Heathrow Airport
- £84,160 a year
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d

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Service Lead - Children's Commissioning

West Berkshire Council -
Newbury

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Job details

Full-time
£75,640 - £82,534 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

English
Analysis skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Salary

From £75,640 to £82,534 per annum (Grade N)

Contractual hours

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Children Social Care

Date posted

05/06/2026

Job reference

REQ00001143

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced commissioner to head up West Berkshire's new Children's Commissioning Service from January 2027.

This is an exciting time to join the Council and you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the new service. You will make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in West Berkshire, improving outcomes and delivering meaningful change.

The Role

As Service Lead - Children’s Commissioning, you will be responsible for:

Leading the commissioning of high-quality Children’s Social Care, Education and SEND services, including the management of contracts and provider relationships.
Ensuring effective needs assessment and market analysis to drive commissioning decisions.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
Monitoring and reporting on performance, quality, and financial aspects of commissioned services.
Contributing to the overall strategic leadership and direction of the Service.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Significant experience in commissioning within a children’s services context.
Proven ability to lead and manage commissioning teams.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence a range of individuals.
Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Generous Local Government pension scheme
Family friendly policies
A range of local discounts
Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

In addition, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative working environment, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people in West Berkshire.

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email Tony Parker at [email protected]

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications

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children's commissioning jobs in bracknell, brk

Service Lead - Children's Commissioning

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Assistant Director Children's Commissioning & Sufficiency

Transport Support Services Manager (pay award pending)

Strategic Commissioner Older People

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Consultant in Public Health - Policy and Commissioning

Strategic Commissioner Prevention and Carers

Placement Officer Fixed Term Contract to 31st October 2027

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Insights Manager - 12 month FTC

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