This is an exciting opportunity to join the Commissioning and Placements Group, based within Children and Family Services. You will ensure best value for money is achieved whilst also promoting positive outcomes for young people in a range of care settings, ensuring access to sufficient local provision. You will have a high level of personal drive, ability to make decisions and solve problems independently to meet operational targets, prioritising the resources available. This service covers the whole of the County, this post will be based at County Hall in West Bridgford, but team members work flexibly, working from home or different County Council buildings. Please detail why you are the best person for the job, using the job description and person specification as a guide. Focus on how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job requirements. This post will initially be for 12 months to cover a secondment but there may be an opportunity to extend to a permanent role. Should you require further information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact the Service Manager, Anne Lobley on 0115 9773372 ( anne.lobleynottscc.gov.uk )