Education & SEND Commissioning Lead

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits package

Pension scheme

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Commissioning professional to lead commissioning activity for Children’s Services, Education and SEND. The role focuses on using evidence to understand need, identify gaps and design effective services for children, young people and families.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, collaboration with partners, and excellent communication and leadership skills to deliver priorities in a politically restricted post.

Qualifications

• Experience of commissioning services within Children’s Social Care, Education or SEND.
• Strong analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data to identify needs and gaps.
• Experience working with partners including children, families, schools and health providers to improve services.
• Excellent communication, project management and leadership skills, with ability to produce reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activity and reviews using evidence to understand need, gaps and develop services for children, young people and families.
• Shape commissioning work within Education and SEND in collaboration with established teams.

Skills

Commissioning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Project management

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Commissioning professional to lead commissioning activity for Children’s Services, Education and SEND. The role focuses on using evidence to understand need, identify gaps and design effective services for children, young people and families.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, collaboration with partners, and excellent communication and leadership skills to deliver priorities in a politically restricted post.