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 are looking to recruit two posts, 1 x Commissioning and Contracts Officer and 1 x Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager and complement the wider team to deliver best value commissioning across early years, education, early help, SEND and children's social care.

The CYPE+H Integrated Commissioning Team delivers strategic commissioning, transformation, and procurement of children's services (rated good by Ofsted) ensuring they support the Council in achieving their strategic aims and objectives for children and young people in the borough.

Delivering to the Mayor's Business Plan (2022 to 2026), the service commissions a portfolio of projects valuing circa £230m. The above roles will contribute to providing the highest standards of commercial and professional excellence, to ensure the Council complies with the appropriate procurement regulations to deliver best value for the Croydon's residents.

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

About you

Are you someone who likes to make a difference delivering best value services that deliver the best outcome for children, families, and communities?We are looking for a talented individual to deliver robust contract management across the portfolio for children, young people and education directorate.

Closing date: Sunday 20 July

Equal opportunities

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

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

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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