Commissioning Officer

We are working with a Local Authority who are looking for a Commissioning Officer within Children’s Services to join their team.Location:

Local AuthoritySet-up:

Hybrid – 1 day/month in officeRate:

£300/day, inside IR35 via umbrellaDuration:

4-month contractHours:

Full-time positionJob 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 ProvisionTo contribute to needs analysis in order to support the development, implementation, and review of children’s services-related commissioning strategiesContribute to the development and commissioning framework for children’s servicesThe post holder will be expected to contribute to cooperative and co-productive commissioning techniquesResponsibilities

Contribute to the joint commissioning agenda to improve delivery and outcomes of commissioned servicesContribute to the development and implementation of commissioning plans that address sufficiency issues within SEND and Alternative ProvisionContribute to reports on progress against identified objectivesKnowledge/Experience

Local Government experience isn’t essential however is desirableKnowledge of key national issues and programmes relevant to client group and specified outcome/service areaBrush up on it, been out of it – Croydon – all in education – last role involvedExperience of commissioning projects including undertaking needs assessment for commissioning purposes, performance management and monitoring and review reporting, with a focus on children’s servicesExperience of using management information, needs assessment for commissioning, performance management and monitoring and review reportingExperience of service development, options appraisal and system change using demonstrable programme management skills including financial managementAt 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.Thank ..... full job details .....