Hybrid Commissioning Assistant — Data & Contracts

Somerset Council; Taunton; Híbrido; GBP 30.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Somerset Council is recruiting a Commissioning Assistant to support data analysis, procurement and performance monitoring across Children’s Services. The role involves gathering financial information, engaging with service users and partners, and helping to shape commissioning decisions.

You’ll contribute to contract management and ensure value for money while developing expertise in commissioning practice.

Formación

• Understanding of commissioning principles, service improvement and value for money.
• Ability to analyse and present qualitative, quantitative and financial data.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in service delivery.
• Experience of using spreadsheets, datasets and performance information.
• Experience of supporting partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of outcomes monitoring and performance reporting.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths, with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong IT, analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsabilidades

• Gather and make sense of data, feedback and financial information to help shape effective services.
• Work with service users, colleagues, providers and partners, making sure different voices help inform decisions.
• Support Commissioning Officers with research, meetings, tenders and service changes, helping new arrangements run smoothly.
• Help manage contracts and provider relationships, monitoring quality, value for money and agreed outcomes.
• Track performance and KPIs, presenting information clearly and highlighting any areas that need attention.
• Build your commissioning knowledge and skills while contributing to work across Children’s Services.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive environment, promoting equality, wellbeing and our organisational values.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Value for money

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

IT skills

Prioritisation

Training mindset

Educación

GCSEs English & Maths

Herramientas

Spreadsheets

Descripción del empleo

Somerset Council is recruiting a Commissioning Assistant to support data analysis, procurement and performance monitoring across Children’s Services. The role involves gathering financial information, engaging with service users and partners, and helping to shape commissioning decisions.

You’ll contribute to contract management and ensure value for money while developing expertise in commissioning practice.