Commissioning Officer - Children's

Commissioning Officer – Children’s Services

Vacancy Ref: J71448

A position has arisen for a Commissioning Officer within a prestigious local authority in the South West.

Location: South West – Hybrid

Duration: 6 months initially

Rate: £310 per day Umbrella

IR35 Status: Inside

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of commissioning plans to deliver the Council's strategic and operational direction for children and young people, with a special focus on SEND and Alternative Education Provision
• Contribute to the joint commissioning agenda to improve delivery and outcomes of commissioned services
• Contribute to the development and implementation of commissioning plans that address sufficiency issues within SEND and Alternative Provision
• Contribute to reports on progress against identified objectives

Essential Experience:

• Experience of implementing policies and strategies within local government
• Experience with services legislation and practices within children’s services
• Enhanced DBS

This position is an excellent opportunity to make a positive change within a local authority while furthering your own management skills and knowledge of child services

For further information, please contact Ashleigh Clarke or Olli Attwood on 0117 930 8760 and email your updated CV to aclarke@venngroup.com

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