SEND Commissioning Officer — Hybrid & Impactful

Achieving for Children; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

LGPS or Teachers Pension

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Job summary

Achieving for Children’s Windsor and Maidenhead Children’s Services are seeking a Commissioning Officer to support SEND disability services. The role involves leading on commissioning projects, managing contracts, and building strong relationships with families, schools, and partners.

You will work within a multi-professional team, ensure governance and procurement compliance, and contribute to better outcomes while maintaining financial efficiency across the system.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in related subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience in procurement, contract management or commissioning.
• Experience of working with children and young people with SEN/Disabilities and their families.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Lead on identifying, sourcing, and monitoring the commissioning element of SEND respite and packages of support (Short Breaks).
• Provide oversight and upkeep of the commissioning service for the Children and Young People Disability Service, ensuring effective negotiation, contracting, and contract management.
• Support the management and maintenance of the contracts register, work plan, and commissioning policies.
• Ensure a well-governed commissioning process is in place to achieve better outcomes and financial efficiency while maintaining procurement Act 2023 compliance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

Commissioning

Stakeholder communication

SEND/Disabilities experience

Driving licence

Education

Degree in related subject

Job description

Achieving for Children’s Windsor and Maidenhead Children’s Services are seeking a Commissioning Officer to support SEND disability services. The role involves leading on commissioning projects, managing contracts, and building strong relationships with families, schools, and partners.

You will work within a multi-professional team, ensure governance and procurement compliance, and contribute to better outcomes while maintaining financial efficiency across the system.