Senior Commissioning Manager (CYP)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children and Young People's Complex Care Team for a Senior Commissioner to support an ambitious improvement programme for children and young people who require individualised packages of care across North Central London.

You will provide collaborative leadership across the system, working with children's and adult services, Continuing Care and Continuing Healthcare teams, local authorities, commissioners and other partners to improve outcomes and experiences for children, young people and their families.

You will play an important role in developing effective pathways, strengthening partnership working and ensuring care is high quality, well governed and provides value for public money.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and relationship-building skills, who can work flexibly, manage competing priorities and bring a supportive, compassionate and inclusive approach to leadership.

Experience of Continuing Care, Continuing Healthcare, Complex Care, commissioning or staff leadership would be valuable. We welcome applications from people who can demonstrate transferable skills and relevant experience.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

• Provide operational leadership on behalf of the Integrated Care System to support high-quality services for children and young people requiring individualised packages of care.

• Contribute to the development of pathways and commissioning functions that improve the quality, effectiveness and experience of care across North Central London.

• Build collaborative relationships across health, social care, local authorities and other partner organisations.

• Maintain a clear overview for the Head of Complex Care of children and young people requiring individualised care, alongside related funding, commissioning and governance arrangements.

• Support effective governance, quality and performance arrangements, ensuring resources are used appropriately and provide value for public money.

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting shared priorities and constructive decision-making.

• Work flexibly across organisational boundaries to respond to changing priorities and improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.

• Promote an inclusive, compassionate and person-centred approach to commissioning and service improvement.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.