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Lead Commissioner – Commissioning placements – Rutland, Oakham
Client: Rutland Council
Location: Oakham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: cd5b02a33762
Job Views: 9
Posted: 23.01.2025
Expiry Date: 09.03.2025
Job Description:
Liquid personnel are currently working exclusively with Rutland council to recruit for a Lead Commissioner. This role is ideal for a social worker with experience working within placement finding and commissioning or for someone currently working within a commissioning team within children and family services looking for a step up. Rutland is a small local authority that offers a very supportive management structure, small manageable caseloads, and a great work-life balance to go alongside their GOOD Ofsted rating.
Duties of the Lead Commissioner
* Manage the effective commissioning of children’s services placements
* Support the service managers with commission priorities and support the team development in seeking to commission placements
* Report to the HoS on progress with commissioning priorities and budget savings
* Lead fee and price negotiations at service level
* Devise new service delivery models for both internal and external providers
Benefits of the role
* Salary ranging from £43,000 – £47,000
* Stable and supportive management structure
* Clearly defined and outlined career progression opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements
* Free onsite parking
Key requirements for the role
* Have experience within commissioning within a LA setting
* Experience giving advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders
* In-depth knowledge of children and family services
* Full UK right to work and driving licence
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