Senior Placement & Commissioning Lead (QA & Strategy)

West Sussex County Council; Littlehampton; Híbrido; GBP 41.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Senior Placement and Commissioning Officer to oversee home finding, placement stability, and transition planning. You will lead on quality assurance across commissioned services, visiting providers, evaluating outcomes and presenting findings to shape strategic service development.

The role requires strong IT and data skills, the ability to present complex information clearly, and experience in brokerage or contract management.

Formación

• Excellent literacy and numeracy to understand referrals and contracts.
• Ability to present information clearly and persuade others.
• Strong analytical skills for tender/financial data.
• Good communication and negotiation with partners.
• Experience in brokerage, procurement or contract management.
• Mentoring or coaching colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day home finding function and placement stability.
• Support transition planning and engage with partners to improve outcomes.
• Lead quality assurance across commissioned services; visit providers and produce reports.
• Present data and market intelligence to support decision making and service development.
• Plan and host engagement events; respond to safeguarding concerns; drive continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Literacy & numeracy

Information presentation

Analytical skills

Communication & negotiation

Solution focused

Mentoring

Contract management

Educación

Degree / equivalent in brokerage or contract management

Descripción del empleo

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Senior Placement and Commissioning Officer to oversee home finding, placement stability, and transition planning. You will lead on quality assurance across commissioned services, visiting providers, evaluating outcomes and presenting findings to shape strategic service development.

The role requires strong IT and data skills, the ability to present complex information clearly, and experience in brokerage or contract management.