One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Officer. This is a temporary contract for 5 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

This role is to provide commissioning and project oversight for the Household Support Fund. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• To oversee the commissioning requirements and contract for the programme, monitor the budget, report write, update partners as well as partnership working.
• Complete financial returns to evidence impact and outcomes.
• To create and lead on development action plans and create a risk log.
• Promotion of the programme where required.
• Drawing up service specifications, and developing clear quality standards and desired outcomes for services, including those in multi-agency environments, by liaising with SCC colleagues, stakeholders, partner organisations, service users and carers.
• To undertake the identification of opportunities for commissioning of a defined sub area of care and support/public health or prevention services
• Contributing to reports in order to support the decisions of relevant committees and boards ensuring compliance and coherence with overall service objectives.
• Delivering agreed aspects of the commissioning cycle to support all aspects of programme delivery and meet the agreed needs.
• To assist in the monitoring of financial information and resource allocation.
• Working with the Commercial team to agree contractual aims and select preferred providers to deliver intended outcomes.              
• Providing advice, guidance and practical assistance to service providers and users.              
• Overseeing and supporting the work of less experienced staff and support the line manager in their development.

The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd.