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Head of Placements & Commissioning - Children's Residential Services
YourRecruit
Full-time
London, London
community-and-social-service
Posted:
June 08, 2026
Location:
London, London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Head of Placements & Commissioning - Children's Residential Services
Southeast London + occasional travel
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum + performance bonus
Full Time, Permanent
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Enhanced DBS Required
About the Role
A growing children's residential care provider is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Placements & Commissioning to oversee occupancy and referrals across multiple children's homes located in Southeast London.
This is a senior provider side role focused on building strong commissioner relationships, managing referrals, increasing occupancy, and ensuring high quality placement matching for children and young people.
This is not a reactive placements role. We are looking for someone who can independently manage referrals, confidently engage with Local Authority commissioners, and drive occupancy strategy across multiple homes from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Southeast London + occasional travel
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum + performance bonus
Full Time, Permanent
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Enhanced DBS Required
About the Role
A growing children's residential care provider is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Placements & Commissioning to oversee occupancy and referrals across multiple children's homes located in Southeast London.
This is a senior provider side role focused on building strong commissioner relationships, managing referrals, increasing occupancy, and ensuring high quality placement matching for children and young people.
This is not a reactive placements role. We are looking for someone who can independently manage referrals, confidently engage with Local Authority commissioners, and drive occupancy strategy across multiple homes from day one.
Key Responsibilities
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Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Posted:
June 08, 2026
Deadline:
July 18, 2026