Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This permanent role has a starting salary of £73,317 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Strategy, Commissioning, Transformation and Support team as a Strategic Partnerships Manager. This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape the delivery of services for children and families across Surrey by leading strategic partnerships and joint commissioning arrangements with key system partners, including the Integrated Care Board (ICB), Police and wider health and care organisations. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person on two days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role As Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic partnerships and joint commissioning across Surrey’s children’s system, acting as the Council’s senior representative within key arrangements to ensure collaborative services improve outcomes for children and families. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with health, Police and wider system partners, overseeing joint commissioning governance and funding agreements, and providing strategic oversight of performance, risk and delivery through partnership boards. You will also lead the development of business cases and investment proposals, manage health contributions to care packages with robust financial oversight, and use evaluation and insight to drive continuous improvement, service transformation and value for money. Alongside leadership of a small team, including colleagues supporting Continuing Care processes, you will play a central role in strengthening system-wide partnership working and joint governance. Key priorities include leading Surrey-wide commissioning activity for children’s community health and mental health services, embedding effective funding and performance arrangements, and identifying opportunities for innovation and future investment. This is a senior, strategic role offering the opportunity to influence how organisations work together, ensuring services are designed around residents’ needs and public funding delivers lasting, positive outcomes for children, young people and families. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Substantial experience of managing complex partnership relationships and delivering outcomes within multi-agency environments Experience of strategic commissioning, including joint funding arrangements, governance and service evaluation Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills, with experience of working with senior leaders across organisations Experience of leading programmes, projects or service transformation initiatives and developing robust business cases Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills Experience of leading and developing teams and delivering results through others To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe a complex partnership or joint commissioning initiative that you have led. What was your role, how did you manage differing stakeholder priorities and what outcomes were achieved? Give an example of a business case, service redesign or improvement programme you have developed and implemented. What approach did you take and what impact did it have? Describe your experience of working within multi-agency governance structures. How have you ensured effective oversight of performance, risk and financial management? Explain how your experience has prepared you to lead strategic partnerships that improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role by contact Hayley Maspero by email or on MS Teams. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 26/07/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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