Commissioning Manager - Domestic Abuse

Every year, domestic abuse shatters the lives of 2.3 million people across the UK. In Birmingham, we are determined to change that. This is your opportunity to join a passionate Domestic Abuse Prevention Team, working to break the cycle of abuse, support safer communities, and deliver lasting change through the City's Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy. The post holder will have strategic oversight on implementing Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act, which places duties on local authorities to provide domestic abuse support in safe accommodation for all survivors. Amongst other duties, this exciting and challenging role will involve progressing and delivering work at a fast pace.,

• Lead domestic abuse commissioning activities to deliver improved outcomes for survivors, as per our duties under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Oversee contract negotiations and ensure compliance with procurement frameworks.
• Build, develop and manage collaborative relationships with stakeholders, specialist providers, and survivors, to drive and support the Domestic Abuse Strategic Partnership Board and delivery of our Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy 2024+.
• Lead on developing data/evidence led approach, including a citywide DA dashboard with multiple partners to inform strategic decisions and service development.
• Manage performance frameworks and ensure services meet MHCLG quality standards on domestic abuse.
• Promote innovation and co-production in service design and delivery of the Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy 2024+.
  
  We're looking for a committed and skilled professional who can bring both passion and expertise to this vital role. You will:
• Have proven experience of working within, or alongside, domestic abuse service providers or similar, with the confidence and drive to make a difference.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, building strong partnerships to deliver the Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the domestic abuse landscape-nationally, regionally, and locally-combined with strategic awareness and commercial acumen.
• Bring experience/ability to lead and manage a team to deliver key priorities.
• Ability to lead commissioning and change programmes within complex organisations.
• Be confident in analysing and interpreting data to shape decisions and influence positive outcomes.
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

This is a fast paced, busy, challenging and rewarding role. At the heart of this role is the chance to make a real and lasting difference to survivors in our City. Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing Team A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.