There are currently two exciting opportunities to join this team on a temporary basis, (with the potential of secondment with current employers' permission). These posts will provide a unique range of opportunities to work across the region, and across partners.
Regional Strategic Commissioning Officer
This post has been created to support the RPB in realizing one of its key priority areas identified through the Market Stability Report. We are looking for an individual with experience of using data, engagement and strategic commissioning to lead on the development and implementation of a programme of activity to support and enhance regional commissioning capability. The post holder will be working with all partners to develop and deliver on agreed outcomes and priorities, in the context of significant challenges within the market for the provision of care and support.
The postholder will ensure the programme aligns with and supports delivery of linked regional and national strategic intentions - including the Welsh Government Rebalancing and Eliminate agendas - as part of a holistic approach to ensuring sufficiency and quality of care and support for people in the region.
The role is offered on a full-time basis for 12 months initially.
For an informal discussion please contact Alison Watkins or Kevin Pett on
These posts require excellent communication and organisational skills, with a wide range of stakeholders.
Job Description: – 141KB Opens in a new windowExpected date of interview: 16 February 2025Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.Closing Date:
03/02/2025, 23:55
The Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Competitive salary
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
* Access to staff health and wellbeing support
* Personal development and career progression
* Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations:
Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.