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Commissioning Manager required! Salary: £49,054.00 Location: Adult Commissioning, TS1 Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm Purpose of the Post: • To support the Head of Adult Commissioning with strategic planning, policy development, and commissioning of services for adult social care., • To be responsible for the leadership of strategic commissioning, service development and transformation in a complex and challenging environment, ensuring best use of resources, delivery of strategic outcomes and responsiveness to local need, • To provide managerial direction and oversight of the commissioning process by co-ordinating the commissioning activities of a team of staff to ensure the effective delivery of a comprehensive commissioning work program, • To work in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure that commissioned services are strategically relevant, person centred and high quality. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Take strategic responsibility and leadership for a defined portfolio and drive forwards service development and transformation using national best practice, legislation, evidence based information and data to define service models and opportunities., 2. To lead on the development and publication of commissioning strategies and plans that will ensure services are commissioned against agreed corporate, directorate, strategic and customer-based needs assessments, having co-production at the centre., 3. Ensure new provision is commissioned in line with the Councils Constitution and financial regulations, including any requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. This will include providing oversight of any procurement process and ensuring good quality specification development and outcome-based performance frameworks., 4. To ensure good understanding of available compliant routes to market, which may include the use of grant agreements, and seek support from the Strategic Procurement Team where required. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 1. Detailed knowledge of current relevant legislation, guidance and statutory duties and responsibilities of local authorities., 2. Detailed knowledge of current relevant legislation, guidance and statutory duties and responsibilities relating to Social Care, and/or Housing, and/or Health services, or other related subject matter., 3. Knowledge and significant experience of strategic commissioning. 3 Knowledge and experience of transactional commissioning. 4. Knowledge and experience of working within Procurement regulation, including Procurement Act 2023 and/or the NHS Provider Selection Regime. 5. Experience in support, involvement or developing innovative services, with experience in managing risks and reporting., 6. Experience of managing and evaluating contract performance., 7. Experience of managing, or influencing large budgets, and business planning., 8. Experience of tools and techniques for financial management, planning and control. Please apply! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people

Purpose of Role Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Logistics & Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading, organising, and optimising all warehouse operations to ensure the efficient, safe, and accurate handling of goods within a leading luxury distributor. This role oversees the full lifecycle of inventory from receipt and storage through to dispatch while maintaining high standards of quality, productivity, and compliance. The Logistics & Warehouse Manager drives continuous improvement, ensures effective team leadership, and supports the wider supply chain function by delivering reliable stock availability, timely order fulfilment, and cost-efficient operational performance. Working cross-functionally with procurement and customer service teams, the role ensures the warehouse operates as a well-controlled, service-driven environment that supports overall business objectives. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily warehouse operations and ensure efficient workflow across receipts, storage, and dispatch Develop and implement IT system process improvements to increase operational efficiency Act as the key point of contact for warehouse inventory systems and transaction queries Manage export documentation for overseas shipments and customer collections Maintain accurate inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks Monitor and manage freight partners to ensure high service levels Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards Lead, train, and supervise warehouse staff to achieve performance targets Coordinate closely with procurement and customer service teams Monitor warehouse KPIs including accuracy, productivity, and on-time dispatch Manage warehouse layout, space utilisation, and equipment maintenance Handle performance reviews, workforce scheduling, and staffing requirements Resolve operational issues and escalate where necessary Proactively monitor and maintain health & safety standards within the warehouse Ensure high standards of quality control and minimise product damage Act as key holder with shared responsibility for site security Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualifications Essential: Previous experience as a warehouse manager IT-orientated with a focus on driving efficiency through systems and processes Strong all-round IT knowledge with a desire to improve processes through system use Excellent communication skills at all levels Strong attention to detail Excellent time management and organisational skills Strong problem-solving ability Experience with inventory management and stock control Forklift Licence and experience operating warehouse MHE Experience with warehouse automation or WMS systems Desirable: Experience supporting or managing health & safety processes Experience in fast-paced environments managing small to medium teams Experience with Oracle NetSuite Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 2:30pm

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent position within Middlesbrough Council for a Commissioning Manager within Adult Social Care and Health Integration. Responsible to the Head of Adult Commissioning, the purpose of the post is • To support the Head of Adult Commissioning with strategic planning, policy development, and commissioning of services for adult social care., • To be responsible for the leadership of strategic commissioning, service development and transformation in a complex and challenging environment, ensuring best use of resources, delivery of strategic outcomes and responsiveness to local need, • To provide managerial direction and oversight of the commissioning process by co-ordinating the commissioning activities of a team of staff to ensure the effective delivery of a comprehensive commissioning work program, • To work in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure that commissioned services are strategically relevant, person centred and high quality. You will need to be educated to degree level or hold a relevent professional qualification, such as a Level 5 in a relevant discipline along with knowledge and experience of strategic commissioning and procurement, including Procurement Act 2023 and/or the NHS Provider Selection Regime