Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager, Grade 14 (£51,522 - £53,607)

Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager, Grade 14 (£51,522 - £53,607)

Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager G14

Service background

The Children, Young People, Education and Health (CYPE+H) Integrated Commissioning Team is looking to recruit two posts: one Commissioning and Contracts Officer and one Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager. These roles will support the wider team in delivering best value commissioning across early years, education, early help, SEND, and children's social care.

The CYPE+H Integrated Commissioning Team handles strategic commissioning, transformation, and procurement of children's services (rated good by Ofsted), ensuring alignment with the Council's strategic aims for children and young people in the borough.

Aligned with the Mayor's Business Plan (), the service manages a portfolio of projects valued at approximately £230m. These roles will uphold the highest standards of commercial and professional excellence, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and delivering best value for Croydon's residents.

Innovation, drive, and resilience are essential skills for these roles, ensuring Croydon remains at the forefront of commissioning practice and transformation nationally.

About you

If you are passionate about making a difference by delivering services that provide the best outcomes for children, families, and communities, we want to hear from you. We are seeking a talented individual to manage robust contract processes across the children, young people, and education directorate.

Closing date: Sunday 20 July

Equal opportunities

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all community sections.

As part of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.