What's involved with this role:
JOB TITLE: Senior Commissioning Officer
REF: Bournemouth 5277541
Pay rate: £240.96 per day PAYE
Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 3 months
Working Arrangement: Assume office based. TBC
In order to apply for this role you should have previous experience of commissioning and implementing Short Breaks provision.
The role:
On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Senior Commissioning Officer to support the commissioning plans to deliver the Council's children and young people directorate, with a special focus on Short Breaks for children with SEND and Advocacy and Independent Visiting service for children and young people.
In this role you will develop a project plan leading to the development of the Advocacy and Short Break Service for children and young people, including a full tender exercise. You will be expected to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and value for money are kept at the forefront of any work undertaken.
You will be expected to work in a cooperative and co-productive manor when considering the commissioning techniques to be adopted, and whole system change to ensure outcomes are achieved in collaboration
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to the joint commissioning agenda to improve delivery and outcomes of commissioned services with a focus on the development and commissioning of the Short Breaks provision.
The overhaul of the Advocacy and Independent Visitor service, at pace, including a full retender of the service, including project management of the programme.
Provide reports on the progress of the Short Breaks retender at senior board level.
Support the co-development of the Advocacy and Independent Visitor service offer for children and young people.
What the client is looking for:
Knowledge of key national issues & programmes relevant to client group and specified outcome/service area.
Experience of commissioning implementing a Short Breaks provision
Experience of using management information, needs assessment for commissioning, performance management and monitoring and review reporting.
Experience of service development, options appraisal and system change using demonstrable programme management skills including financial management.
How to Apply
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Job Ref: Bournemouth 5277541
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