Salary & Benefits: £50,000-£60,000 a year, 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, hybrid working arrangements.
Contract type: Fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity until 31st March 2028, with continuation subject to funding and approval.
Basis: Full time (37.5 hours)
Employment location: The role will be based in Leicester, with regular travel across the East Midlands.
Role Overview
The RCC Commissioning and Sufficiency Manager will support the operational development and delivery of the East Midlands RCC’s commissioning, sufficiency and provider-engagement work.
The role will help turn the regional ambitions into practical delivery activity by coordinating workstreams,
analysing markets, supporting pilots and maintaining momentum across partners. Working across commissioning, sufficiency and provider engagement, the postholder will support the operational development of regional workstreams and help ensure that collaborative ideas become real improvements in practice.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys making things happen, building relationships and working at the intersection of strategy and delivery. We are looking for an organised, positive and practical professional who can coordinate complex work, build strong relationships and help turn regional ideas into delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of regional commissioning and sufficiency activity across the East Midlands, working with local authorities, providers and partners to analyse markets, coordinate workstreams, support provider engagement and turn regional commissioning priorities into practical improvements for children and young
people.
How to Apply
For more details about the role visit sdsa.net/recruitment/ and download the application pack
Submit your supporting statement, application form and CV to jobs@sdsa.net
Closing date: 27th September 2026
