Children's Transformation and Commissioning Lead

Job Description Job Description:Children's Transformation and Commissioning LeadWe are supporting a local authority to appoint a senior leader to drive a complex and high-profile Children's Services transformation agenda.This role will lead system-wide improvement across SEND, early help, sufficiency and commissioning, working closely with partners across health, education and the voluntary sector to deliver sustainable change, improve outcomes and reduce financial pressure.Key Areas of FocusSEND reform, including Safety Valve, demand management and inspection readinessService redesign into localities, strengthening partnership footprints and early interventionStrategic leadership of Family Help / Early Help transformation and preventionCommissioning and re-commissioning, including market development and partnershipsChildren's homes sufficiency, placements and cost reduction strategiesOfsted / SEND inspection readiness, governance and performance improvementAbout YouSenior leader (Head of Service / Assistant Director or equivalent)Strong experience across SEND, commissioning and transformationProven track record delivering sufficiency and inspection improvementExperienced in multi-agency system leadership (LA, ICB, VCS)Commercially and financially astute, able to manage demand and cost pressures400.00 - 500.00 / dayTalent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-05-02