Job Description

Commissioning Manager, SEND and Health
Full time/Permanent/Hybrid
PO6: £56,436pa pa rising in annual increments to £59,574pa incl. LW

About Us

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

Lambeth's Integrated Children's Commissioning Service delivers commissioning functions on behalf of Lambeth Council and Southeast London ICB. The portfolio of work covered across the service is broad and includes all Early Years and Parenting Services, including the national Family Hub Start for Life programme; services that support Vulnerable Children, including Children Looked After, alongside universal and targeted Youth and Play services; and services to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities as well as children's Physical, Emotional and Mental Health and Well Being.

A central role in the SEND and Health team, the Commissioning Manager leads a team of Officers and Support Officers to deliver a programme of work related to the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people in Lambeth.

About the Role:

Lambeth Council and Southeast London ICB are seeking to appoint a Commissioning Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of work focused on the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people in Lambeth. Working with a wide range of stakeholders from across southeast London, the postholder will play a critical role in designing and shaping an integrated and cohesive service offer that ensures children and young people in Lambeth have access to and receive the best possible support, at the right time. Working closely with the Lead Commissioner, the successful applicant will also play an important role in the local delivery of regional and national programmes of work.

We are looking for applicants with a drive and passion for ensuring that services deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people in Lambeth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate their ability to design and commission high-quality services, and a commitment to effective partnership working.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application:

JD and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026.

Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 23rd February 2026.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026.

Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alex Murphy at amurphy@lambeth.gov.uk

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.