Senior Commissioning Officer - Child & SEND

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

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.