Practice Manager, Commissioning and Brokerage
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £52,243 to £56,737 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sorrel Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8BH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2488 |
Summary
Are you an experienced commissioner, with an understanding of brokerage and contract monitoring in social care? If so this job could be for you.
The Placement & Commissioning team is responsible for sourcing, matching, and reviewing placements for children and young people in care. The role involves contract monitoring, quality assurance and compliance for contracts and frameworks, working closely with the wider team and service, providers and the South east regional care cooperative.
The essential criteria as per the JD is:
Experience of working in a commissioning, brokerage and contracting role
Understanding of providers complexities in social care
Excellent communication skills, with a proven track record in high level negotiations and influencing
Ability to effectively risk assess and safeguard in complex environments
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
The Placement & Commissioning team is responsible for sourcing, matching, and reviewing placements for children and young people in care. The role involves contract monitoring, quality assurance and compliance for contracts and frameworks, working closely with the wider team and service, providers and the South east regional care cooperative.
The essential criteria as per the JD is:
Experience of working in a commissioning, brokerage and contracting role
Understanding of providers complexities in social care
Excellent communication skills, with a proven track record in high level negotiations and influencing
Ability to effectively risk assess and safeguard in complex environments
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
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