Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team as a Commissioning Support Officer in a permanent position on a full-time basis. The post holder will support all aspects of commissioning and contract management within the portfolio area of children and family’s health and wellbeing. The successful applicant will be joining a dynamic team of public health and local authority commissioners who are committed to improving outcomes for the communities they serve. We are looking for a motivated, knowledgeable candidate with a passion for co production and partnership working experience of contract management and knowledge of the commissioning cycle to join us in making a difference to children’s and families lives in Cheshire West and Chester. If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, we have an upcoming Strategic Commissioning and Market Management Recruitment Event being held on the 26th of February. To join the webinar please sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strategic-commissioning-and-market-management-recruitment-event-tickets-840175145477?affoddtdtcreator Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person. Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. This is a flexible, agile post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on: High street and supermarket shopping Gym membership Holidays Days out Cinemas Childcare vouchers Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice) Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment) What we are looking for : A qualification within commissioning A project management qualification Experience of commissioning or contract management in a health or social care environment OR experience of working in a health or social care environment Understanding of the commissioning cycle Knowledge of local government issues and priorities Excellent communication skills including: written, oral and presentation skills Excellent report writing skills with the ability to write clearly and for a range of audiences The ability to undertake research and analyse and interpret complex data and information We also offer: Competitive salary A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days and the ability to purchase additional leave. An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%) The opportunity to develop your skills and career Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers Supportive team and culture Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support. Full Job description and Person specification information is attached with this advert. For further information please contact ASCrecruitmentcheshirewestandchester.gov.uk. To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information. Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12 per hour for all contracted hours. For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteamecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.