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Children’s Interim Commissioning ManagerInterim / Temporary – Inside IR35Location: Merseyside (Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite per week)Start Date: 3 March 2026Duration: 12 weeks (initial)Hours: 35 per weekRate:PAYE: £50.89 per hourUmbrella/Ltd: £67.18 per hourRibble Recruitment is supporting a large local authority in the North West to appoint an experienced Children’s Interim Commissioning Manager on a business-critical interim basis.This role sits within Children & Young People’s Services, with a strong focus on commissioning, contract management, and performance oversight across a range of children’s services.The RoleYou will be responsible for commissioning and managing a portfolio of contracts across Children’s and Young People’s Services, ensuring high-quality delivery, robust performance monitoring, and value for money. The post requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders including procurement, legal, finance, education, health, and social care.Key ResponsibilitiesCommission services that meet the needs of children, young people, and families, working closely with partner agenciesManage and monitor contracts to ensure delivery against agreed objectives, KPIs, quality standards, and budgetsWork collaboratively with procurement, legal, and finance to ensure compliance with financial regulations, contract standing orders, and procurement rulesContribute to the development and delivery of the Commissioning and Sufficiency StrategyLead improvement projects focused on service quality, efficiency, and value for moneyProduce clear management reports highlighting performance, risks, and mitigation a