My client in the Yorkshire is looking to appoint talented Lead Children's Commissioning Officer on a Contract basis. The role 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. About the role: Based in Yorkshire (Hybrid initially, relaxing to mainly remote when settled in post): Act as 'lead commissioner' for designated themes and programmes including the completion of strategies and business cases for service areas/ pathways across service user groups to influence policy decision makers and funders in line with local / national objectives. Lead on the development and implementation of service specifications in line with best practice, evidence based needs analysis, national and local targets and available resources. Be responsible for use of complex contract documentation, liaising with appropriate stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, statutory guidance, legislation and good practice. Lead on the monitoring of contracts and contribute to Quality Assurance and Improvement processes, including leading the implementation of consequence of breach agreements. About you: You will have the following skillsets or experiences: Extensive experience of managing frontline commissioning or commissioned services Significant experience of commissioning, contracting and service planning Experience of working and liaising with managers at all levels of seniority, external agencies and communities. Experience of continuous service improvement with enthusiasm and commitment to improving service delivery. What's on offer: Salary: £400-£450 per day Inside IR35 *negotiable based on experience *please submit your CV with the rate you require Overtime: no options available Contract type: Contract - 6 months Hours: 09:00ach -17:00 Monday to Friday How to apply Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. About Spencer Clarke Group Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way. When you join us, you will receive: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals INDSCG3