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Director of Commissioning - Tri-borough London Councils

Director of Commissioning - Tri-borough London Councils

Salary: Circa £100,000 plus PRP.

This is an exciting time for Children's Services across the three boroughs as joint working continues to gather pace and momentum. This is a rare chance to make a real impact on three high performing London boroughs, achieving results and leading the full integration of our commissioning and contracting arrangements.

Your technical commissioning expertise and knowledge of children's social care is important but your leadership, relationship building skills and ability to understand how transformation fits into the wider social care and health agenda will be critical.

You will come with a track record of delivery, at a senior level and be capable of driving up performance and driving out large and sustainable efficiencies.

For a confidential and informal discussion contact our advising consultant at GatenbySanderson, Penny Ransley on 020 7426 3962 or visit www.tri-boroughseniorappointments.com

Closing date: 24 March 2014.

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