Job Description
Senior Commissioning Officer – Children’s Services
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commissioning Officer to join a Children’s Commissioning Team on a full-time basis (37 hours per week). This role offers hybrid working arrangements and the chance to make a real impact for children and young people.
The role
* Lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of commissioning plans for children and young people
* Deliver a focus on Short Breaks for children with SEND, and the Advocacy and Independent Visiting service
* Manage full tender and retender exercises, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and value for money
* Work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes and whole system change
Key responsibilities
* Develop and commission Short Breaks provision for children with SEND
* Overhaul and retender the Advocacy and Independent Visitor service at pace
* Report on progress and delivery at senior board level
* Support the co-development of service offers with children, young people and partners
Candidate requirements
1. In-depth knowledge of national issues and programmes relevant to children and young people’s services
2. Proven experience commissioning Short Breaks pr...