Commissioning and Sufficiency Assistant

Derby City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the East Midlands is looking for a Commissioning and Sufficiency Assistant to analyze data related to special educational needs and placements. The role involves preparing reports that ensure the effectiveness of placements and assisting in managerial tasks. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Excel. This position provides a platform for career growth and development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance scheme

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislation surrounding special educational needs and disabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with various audiences.
• Skills in analysing diverse sources of information.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data on learner needs and placements for sufficiency reports.
• Prepare reports on effectiveness of learner placements.
• Assist in ensuring contractual arrangements match placement terms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

A new opportunity has been created in the SEND Commissioning and Finance Team. If you are a team player with experience of data analysis to work alongside our team, the Commissioning and Sufficiency Assistant could be the opportunity for you. Operating across the team, you will help to develop a deep understanding of sufficiency in the sector and work to help improve the demand forecasting for the service. The Commissioning and Sufficiency Assistant will help with the trend analysis and evaluation of the service. Working to support the wider service will give the Commissioning and Sufficiency Assistant a good grasp of the alternative provision and school-based provision available across the city, which would give the post holder opportunities for career development and progression.

Who We Are

Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

What We Offer

You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:

• Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role)
• Hybrid working (depending on your role)
• Modern office environment (depending on your job location)
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers

The Opportunity

In the role of Commissioning and Sufficiency Assistant, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:

• Analysing data from corporate systems on education, health and care plans on learner needs and placements to prepare and update sufficiency reports for year groups, needs or key stage.
• Preparing reports and analysis on the effectiveness of learner placements in alternative provision and independent settings.
• Assisting the team in ensuring contractual arrangements match the terms of the placement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• Knowledge and understanding of legislation surrounding special educational needs and disabilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills able to reach various audiences
• Analytical skills which can be put to use analysing a wide range of information and data sources
• A meticulous approach to detail and logical reasoning
• Good numerical skills and competence in MS Excel