Role: Commissioning Officer REF 1579823 Contract Length: 12 weeks Location: Hybrid/Northampton – 1-2 days per week in the office IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £300-£350 per day Spinwell is recruiting for a Commissioning Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSIONING OFFICER The post will support with the commissioning and financial arrangements in the Education Commissioning Function and ensure that appropriate education services and provision are available for children and young people and children and young people with SEND, aged 0-25 The post must ensure excellent coordination of commissioning activities, including contract and performance monitoring, quality assurance, procurement and associated business processes, that develop services aiming to improve Education Services, such as Alternative provision and SEND services. To support the Commissioning Manager and Education service leads to ensure the development and maintenance of high quality evidence based services commensurate with the principles of best value which meet identified local need in line with nationally and locally agreed strategic priorities. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE COMMISSIONING OFFICER Ability to negotiate and influence, with excellent communication skills Ability to analyse and interpret data to prepare clear, concise briefing and performance reports for a range of audiences Demonstrate effective use of Office 365 (incl. Teams, OneDrive, etc.) or willingness to undertake training during the probation period. Can demonstrate strong knowledge of SEND / Education, Health or social care sector Understanding of the importance of consultation and engagement and what are the most effective ways to consult with people so they are involved in the decision making process Knowledge of processes and procedures ensuring they are compliant with current legislative framework in standards for AP, SEND and Education to ensure the L.A is fulfilling its statutory duties. A good understanding of equality issues and the role that commissioning and procurement can play in supporting wider agendas such as community cohesion, integrated care system, economic wellbeing, and sustainability. Experience of processes for the commissioning, contracting and monitoring of education, social care or health processes Experience of working in education, social research and/or consultation Experience of project management and business management, including coordination, planning, information collation, analysing data to produce reports, strategies and briefing papers Degree or equivalent, preferably in Education, social sciences or Research or Health related areas If you are a Commissioning Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us About You Not Specified About Us