We are working with a local authority to appoint a Transformation & Commissioning Manager to lead a key project focused on improving supported housing for young people. This role sits within a wider homelessness reduction programme and is central to delivering better value for money and expanding provision across the city.

The postholder will lead complex transformation and commissioning projects, working across housing, social care, procurement, and finance. A key focus will be increasing the number of registered providers of supported youth housing, maximising value for money, and embedding best practice delivery models across the service.

The Role
·Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of supported housing and youth homelessness commissioning projects
·Act as the operational lead for ensuring value for money across youth housing contracts and services
·Shape business cases and drive through service improvements using data analysis, co-production, and provider engagement
·Build strong partnerships with housing teams, social care, finance, procurement, and external delivery partners
·Manage stakeholder relationships to support implementation of innovative service models and new delivery pathways
·Line manage Commissioning Officers and support team capacity across the wider Children's & Homelessness Commissioning function
·Support and embed the council's wider transformation strategies within the youth housing sector

Key Requirements
·Proven experience in commissioning, transformation, or strategic project management within housing, youth services or homelessness
·Strong understanding of best practice and innovation in supported youth housing models
·Ability to work across departments and with multiple internal and external stakeholders
·Confidence in leading change, analysing data and applying strategic thinking to practical delivery
·Excellent communication and negotiation skills
·Experience working within or with local authorities and/or housing providers

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.

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Footnote
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