Lead Commissioning Officer Fostering Location: South Yorkshire Pay rate: £400 per day We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Lead Commissioning Officer Who has fostering experience to undertake all regular contract management functions, Lead on identified themes and services in joint commissioning and be responsible for the development of strategies and programmes to support the improvement of outcomes for vulnerable groups and individuals. You will be responsible for leading activities at every stage of the commissioning cycle; needs analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, service improvement, contracting & procurement, monitoring and evaluation. Our Client adopts a hybrid working approach and you will be required to attend the Council offices as required in order to successfully deliver the project. Consideration can be given to flexible days as long as key deliverables. Perfect candidate will : Be able to skilfully influence development, improvement and change Have experience of providing challenge in a sensitive and developmental way Have considerable experience of commissioning and contract management, ideally in Children’s Services Experience of managing high value contracts Have excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage with strategic stakeholders Have the ability to interpret data and trends to identify areas of performance improvement in Children’s Services Have knowledge of how social value can further improve the outcomes for our wider communities *Level 3 qualification in a relevant area. (e.g project management, customer services, commissioning) Level 6 qualification in relevant area OR extensive equivalent experience in a relevant area*. Relevant professional qualification Project and or programme management training IPC or associated commissioning certificate This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you: - Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to, easy registration process, referral schemes and incentives, ongoing compliance managed for you, prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. This role is ideally located for those travelling from, Oldham, Trafford, Ashton under Lyne, Macclesfield, Bury, Altrincham, Bolton, Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, Middleton, Urmston, Huddersfield, Irlam, Stretford, Eccles, Salford, Rochdale, Stockport, Harpurhey, Longsight, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Bradford, Wirral, Liverpool, Leeds, York, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Manchester, Normanton, Pontefract, Keighley, Shipley, Batley, Bingley, Otley, Halifax, Castleford, Burnley, Sheffield, Barnsley, Oldham, Preston, Halifax, Rotherham and Doncaster We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, Family Support Children in Need, Duty and Assessment, Child Protection, Educational Psychologist, Children Looked After, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, Advanced Practioner and Assistant Team Manager. Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!