ImpactDriven Commissioning Officer - Domestic Abuse Strategy

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Ibrido; GBP 37.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

West Midlands Pension Fund

30 days holiday increasing with length

Rewards scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Descrizione del lavoro

Birmingham City Council is seeking a committed Commissioning Officer to advance its Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy and oversee contracted services that help safeguard victims and survivors. The role focuses on working with providers, partners and communities to improve outcomes and drive service development.

You will monitor contracts, contribute to safeguarding practices and support strategic decisions with evidence-based analysis.

Competenze

• Experience of safeguarding principles and practice.
• Understanding the importance of partnership working and collaborative approaches.
• Experience developing productive relationships with service providers and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse complex information from various sources and use evidence to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals and communities.

Mansioni

• Support delivery of Birmingham's statutory duties relating to domestic abuse safe accommodation and support services.
• Work with domestic abuse providers to manage contracts and grants, ensuring services deliver outcomes.
• Contribute to implementing the Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy through campaigns, training and service development.
• Undertake quality assurance visits and contract monitoring to ensure services are safe and compliant.
• Build partnerships with providers, safeguarding teams, health colleagues, housing partners and voluntary sector organisations.
• Support investigations and resolve provider concerns, escalating issues to protect vulnerable people.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior managers to inform strategic decisions.

Conoscenze

Safeguarding principles

Partnership working

Relationship building

Analytical decision making

Communication and negotiation

Commitment to vulnerable communities

Descrizione del lavoro

Birmingham City Council is seeking a committed Commissioning Officer to advance its Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy and oversee contracted services that help safeguard victims and survivors. The role focuses on working with providers, partners and communities to improve outcomes and drive service development.

You will monitor contracts, contribute to safeguarding practices and support strategic decisions with evidence-based analysis.