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Lead Commissioning for Children and Communities in Walsall

Walsall Council is investing in a new, integrated commissioning model that puts people and place at the heart of service design. As part of this transformation, we’re recruiting a Head of Children and Community Commissioning to lead commissioning across children’s services, early intervention, community development, and the voluntary and community sector.

This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for shaping services that support children, young people, families, and communities ensuring they are inclusive, preventative, and designed to meet local needs.

 What You’ll Do:

Lead commissioning for children’s social care, education, early intervention, and community development. Develop services that promote prevention, resilience, and independence. Work with providers and partners to ensure high quality, responsive services. Analyse data and market capacity to inform future service models. Champion innovation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across sectors to deliver integrated, impactful support.  

We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative leader with:

Proven experience in commissioning for children’s services and communities. Strong understanding of partnership working and voluntary sector engagement. Ability to lead transformation and deliver measurable outcomes. Commercial acumen and a focus on value for money. A commitment to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why Walsall?

Transformational Vision: Be part of a newly invested commissioning team. Collaborative Culture: Work across health, education, housing, and community sectors. Impactful Work: Shape services that support children and strengthen communities. Supportive Environment: Hybrid working and a culture of development and inclusion. This is a unique opportunity to lead change and make a lasting difference in the lives of Walsall’s children and communities. You can find out more about Walsall and the Council by visiting www.shapingwalsallsfuture.co.uk 

For a confidential discussion, please contact our colleagues at Tile Hill, Anita Denton 07725 554 802 (anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk) or Helen Alwell 07931 543 313 (helen.alwell@tile-hill.co.uk) from you!

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 19th October

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.