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Commissioning Officer

Carefirst Recruitment Ltd
Job LocationLondon
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£200.00 - £250.00 per day
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeTemporary, full-time

Job Description

Care First Recruitment Ltd are currently looking for Commissioning Officers for Southwark CouncilThe purpose of the role of the Commissioning Officer is to work jointly with lead commissioners, service managers, subject specialists and stakeholders to assess current commissioning arrangements for specific areas of service provision (Public Health funded drug and alcohol treatment services) Develop and deliver an appropriate commissioning programme for the specified services and maintain a strategic overview of service performance / contract compliance for allocated Community Safety and Partnerships work streams. To manage projects relating to the development, improvement and specification of services, working closely with lead commissioners and other officers and liaising as required with finance, legal and procurement officers to ensure compliance with the Council’s contract and finance standing orders.Principal Accountabilities:

  • To lead on specific projects that help shape and influence the provider market to deliver departmental priorities, including leading on the development of market management and development strategies
  • To maintain an overview of service performance and contract compliance through liaison with quality, performance and contract monitoring colleagues to ensure that information and intelligence is used strategically and directly informs commissioning strategies and actions to secure improved service user outcomes
  • To act as the first point of contact for external providers in relation to commissioning issues, taking responsibility for negotiating with providers and recommending the allocation of significant financial and other resources to the relevant governance and advisory boards
  • To lead on the deployment of the most appropriate procurement vehicle to deliver high quality, value for money services, working closely with procurement, finance and legal colleagues to ensure compliance with the Council’s finance and contract standing orders at all times
  • To lead on and manage strategic service reviews, working closely with providers, service managers, service users and other key stakeholders to plan and deliver effective change management programmes
  • To provide expert advice and support to managers across the department on the consistent and robust application of the Council’s procurement procedures
  • To develop service specifications for new or re-commissioned services in order that they support the delivery of strategic priorities and planning decisions
  • To produce reports, briefing papers and other documentation for DCRB, Senior Managers, Partnership Boards and Cabinet Members regarding specific service areas as required
  • To maintain good knowledge of legislation and government guidance as they affect Public Health funded drug and alcohol treatment services for children, adults and families in order to inform service planning and commissioning intentions
  • Participate in and on occasion lead cross-departmental projects, consisting of flexible, outcome-based, fixed life project teams to deliver the rapid changes required by the new local and national policy and financial frameworks
  • To ensure service users are meaningfully involved in service design and development, by organising and chairing workshops, consultation events, information events, forums and steering groups as appropriate
  • To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the job in accordance with the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation and to actively promote equalities through the application of the Council’s employment practices and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation
    • Key Skills and Competencies:It is Essential that candidates have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification
  • Knowledge of current relevant legislation, statutory duties, responsibilities and best practice in commissioning Public Health funded drug and alcohol treatment services
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Council and Department’s objectives and goals to improve health and well-being for the local community, including more vulnerable children, young people and adults
  • Understanding of the principles and best practice in the commissioning and monitoring of Public Health funded drug and alcohol treatment services for children, young people and adults
  • Successful experience of working across organisational boundaries to deliver change and improved outcomes for children, young people and adults
  • Proven experience of successful commissioning to improve outcomes for children, young people and adults
  • Experience of effectively managing large work programmes that have involved managing change and introducing and developing new strategies and shaping and developing provider markets
  • Successful experience of inter-agency working and planning and the delivery of targets under pressure to tight deadlines
  • Experience of and working knowledge of financial frameworks and budget management
  • Successful experience of analysing and interpreting complex data to inform the development of commissioning priorities and strategic delivery plans
  • The ability to analyse financial and performance reports to inform the selection of appropriate commissioning and procurement options
  • The ability to prepare clear concise written and verbal reports to a range of audiences including elected members, Chief Officers, service users, partner organisations and central government representatives
  • The ability to work collaboratively and collectively with officers across the Council, with health partners and provider organisations and service users in the voluntary and private sectors to achieve the department’s strategic commissioning priorities
  • Self-sufficient in the use of IT - Word, Excel, Powerpoint and the internet
  • Good understanding of equality issues and the role that commissioning and procurement can play in supporting wider agendas such as community cohesion, economic well-being and sustainability
    • Required skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Report Writing
  • Exceptional verbal

    • Keyskills :
    Communication Skills Microsoft Wd PowerPoint Rept Writing Exceptional verbal

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