Lead Commissioning Officer, Children’s Services

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced Commissioning Officer to support Children's Services in delivering high-quality commissioning. You will undertake commissioning reviews, analyse needs and develop options, producing reports and business cases for senior leaders.

You will engage with children and families, work closely with providers and partners to improve services, and ensure safeguarding is at the heart of decision-making. 37 hours per week, fixed-term for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commissioning cycles, procurement processes and contract monitoring arrangements.
• Ability to analyse complex data, needs assessments, market intelligence and performance information to inform decision-making and service improvement.
• Experience of developing business cases, reports, presentations and recommendations for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timescales.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including providers, partners, children, young people and families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to different audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently when required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking commissioning reviews and analysing needs to inform service improvements.
• Developing commissioning options, reports and business cases for senior leaders.
• Engaging with children, young people and families to inform commissioning decisions.
• Working closely with providers and partners to improve services across Children's Services.

Skills

Commissioning cycles

Procurement processes

Contract monitoring

Data analysis

Needs assessment

Market intelligence

Performance information

Business cases

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced Commissioning Officer to support Children's Services in delivering high-quality commissioning. You will undertake commissioning reviews, analyse needs and develop options, producing reports and business cases for senior leaders.

You will engage with children and families, work closely with providers and partners to improve services, and ensure safeguarding is at the heart of decision-making. 37 hours per week, fixed-term for 12 months.