Senior Commissioning Officer – Children’s Services 📍 Location: Floor 2, BCP Civic Centre, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY 💷 Pay: £250 per day 🕒 Hours: Full-Time – 37 hours per week 📅 Schedule: Monday to Friday 📆 Contract: 3 Months (Initial) 🚀 Start: Immediate 🌟 Drive Change. Shape the Future for Children and Young People. BCP Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Commissioning Officer to help lead the transformation of services that support some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our community. This is a pivotal role within the Children’s Commissioning Team, with a focus on the Short Breaks service for children with SEND, and the Advocacy and Independent Visiting offer for children in care. You'll play a strategic, high-impact role in redesigning services that empower families, deliver better outcomes, and offer outstanding value for money. 🔍 Your Key Responsibilities * 🧩 Lead the redevelopment and full re-tendering of the Short Breaks provision. * 📢 Overhaul the Advocacy and Independent Visiting services at pace, ensuring young people’s voices are central. * 🧠 Use needs assessments and management information to drive commissioning decisions. * 📊 Provide high-level updates and progress reports to senior leadership...