Commissioning Officer - WMF2482e

Connected Local Government; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council is looking for a motivated Commissioning Officer to lead projects in commissioning services for high-quality homes and education placements for children with special needs. The role demands strong project management skills, IT literacy, and the ability to analyze and interpret data. As part of the Commissioning Team, you will be responsible for securing service providers and ensuring quality and compliance. Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills will be key in this rewarding position that offers various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of leading and managing projects.
• Highly IT literate and able to analyze data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Commission services and contracts to secure high-quality provision.
• Review services and processes for continuous improvement.
• Implement contracts and manage change.

Skills

Project leadership and management

IT literacy

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Networking

Negotiation

Job description

Have you ever considered working in Commissioning? An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Commissioning Team for a highly motivated individual to join our team to work as a Commissioning Officer.

Our broad objective is to commission services which meet the identified needs of residents, deliver improved outcomes, achieve value for money and support the Council Plan. Commissioning Officers are responsible for taking the lead on aspects of commissioning within the areas of Adult Services, Children’s Services and Public Health.

This role focuses on commissioning services to provide high quality homes for cared for children and education placements for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with colleagues in Children’s Services and alongside a range of stakeholders and independent providers to commission services that meet the needs of individual children.

You will work with Commissioning’s External Placements Team, which searches for and secures placements in homes for cared for children with fostering, residential and supported accommodation providers and education placements for children with SEND.

The work is busy and fast paced but is really rewarding.

What you will be doing…

• Commission services and contracts to secure high-quality provision
• Operationally review services and processes for continuous improvement
• Implement contracts and manage contractual change
• Manage and develop relationships with providers
• Be involved with market development, quality and contractual compliance
• Work closely with the Commissioning Manager

Who we are looking for…

• Have knowledge and experience of leading and managing projects
• Be highly IT literate
• Able to analyse and interpret data
• Have excellent problem‑solving skills
• Be a good networker and negotiator

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Sarah Page on 07785 293 596.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.