We are working with a Local Authority who are looking for a Commissioning Officer within Children’s Services to join their team.
Location: Local Authority
Set-up: Hybrid – 1 day/month in office
Rate: £300/day, inside IR35 via umbrella
Duration: 4-month contract
Hours: Full-time position
Job Overview
* Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of commissioning plans to deliver strategic and operational direction for children and young people, with a special focus on SEND and Alternative Education Provision.
* Support needs analysis to develop, implement, and review children’s services-related commissioning strategies.
* Contribute to the development and commissioning framework for children’s services.
* Utilize cooperative and co-productive commissioning techniques.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the joint commissioning agenda to improve delivery and outcomes of commissioned services.
* Develop and implement commissioning plans that address sufficiency issues within SEND and Alternative Provision.
* Prepare reports on progress against identified objectives.
Knowledge/Experience
* Local Government experience is desirable but not essential.
* Knowledge of key national issues & programmes relevant to the client group and specified outcome/service area.
* Experience of commissioning projects, including needs assessment, performance management, and monitoring with a focus on children’s services.
* Experience of using management information for commissioning, performance management, and monitoring.
* Experience in service development, options appraisal, and system change with demonstrable programme management skills, including financial management.
At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However, due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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