Senior Commissioning Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Children's Trust Senior Commissioning Manager The closing date is 12 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Commissioning manager to join our Business Development and Commissioning Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide operational leadership across commissioning, contracting, placements and referrals and requires deputising for the Head of Business Development & Commissioning as required. The role is responsible for supporting the effective management of key commissioning contracts and funding arrangements, overseeing complex commissioning and placement issues, and ensuring opportunities to maximise occupancy, referrals and income are identified and progressed. This role will require travel across the country including supporting at and attending events, all of which may require overnight stays. Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more Read more below Main duties of the job Working closely with the Head of Business Development & Commissioning, clinical and operational leads, the postholder supports delivery against organisational activity and income targets through effective contract management, income forecasting, funding negotiations and proactive management of financial and commissioning risks. The role also holds specific oversight of Community Rehabilitation income and Nursery placement funding alongside Neurorehabilitation, Residential Care and Education income. The postholder provides line management to the Senior Placement Managers, Referral Manager, and Commissioning Officer, and plays an active role in developing new business opportunities, responding to changes in the commissioning landscape and strengthening relationships with commissioners, referrers, healthcare professionals and partner organisations. Through effective use of data, market intelligence and stakeholder engagement, the role supports sustainable service growth and delivery of The Childrens Trusts strategic objectives. With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation. For more detail, please see the Duties and Responsibilities in the candidate briefing pack. Interview Date: Thursday 19th November 2026 About us About Us The Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender