Senior Commissioning Manager – Substance Misuse (Grade M)
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Role
Who You Are
You are a dynamic and strategic thinker with expertise in managing and commissioning substance misuse services. Your strong leadership skills and ability to foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders will drive the successful recommissioning of services. You are committed to embedding co-production and prioritizing harm reduction to shape effective service models that meet community needs.
What the job involves
The Senior Substance Misuse Commissioning Manager is responsible for leading the recommissioning of drug and alcohol services, ensuring procurement aligns with local needs and national policies. The role encompasses overseeing existing service delivery, managing provider contracts, and maintaining quality standards and compliance. The manager coordinates with key stakeholders to inform service design, embeds co-production to include service user input, and focuses on harm reduction initiatives. The role also involves ensuring robust data collection and performance analysis to support informed commissioning decisions and service improvements.
Skills
- Strategic leadership and management
- Experience in commissioning and procurement
- Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Proficiency in service contract management
- Commitment to co-production and harm reduction
- Data analysis and performance reporting
- Knowledge of national policies and local needs in substance misuse