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Sefton Council is seeking to recruit 2 experienced Contracts Managers working within its Adult Social Care Commissioning and Transformation Team. The role will: Be responsible for managing and monitoring the quality and performance of commissioned contracts, service agreements and other formal arrangements between the Department and providers to ensure the quality and efficiency of services commissioned under these arrangements. Take a lead role, with the Head of Service, with regards to the quality of provision and outcomes provided by commissioned providers. Manage all end-to-end contracts processes and coordinate activities to support the availability of sustainable, high-quality services in the Borough. Ensure analysis of quality concerns are maintained and reported to senior managers, as required, with regards to quality issues, safeguarding, potential market failure, or reduced capacity which could impact on the safety or availability of provision What you can expect from us is joining an excellent Strategic Commissioning Team, support and structure to your role, training programme and development, and of course being part of the successes of improving the outcomes of vulnerable people in our communities. If you feel you are able to offer the skills and experience we need, we would love to see your application. Should you have any questions prior to applying please contact Neil Watson on: Mob: 07929 783315 or Interview date: week commencing 30th June 2025Equal OpportunitiesEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role. GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.How to applyPlease apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert). Please fully complete the online application form.