Senior Placement & Commissioning Manager - Youth Services

West Sussex County Council; Littlehampton; Híbrido; GBP 41 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Senior Placement and Commissioning Officer to join the Young People’s Commissioning Team. The role focuses on day-to-day oversight of home finding, placement stability, and strategic commissioning to improve outcomes for children and care leavers.

You will lead on quality assurance, provider visits, and reporting, using data and market insights to inform decisions and drive service development.

Qualificações

• Excellent literacy and numeracy to understand referrals, tender docs, contracts and financial info.
• Clear and persuasive communication; ability to present complex data.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret tender/financial information and meet targets.
• Negotiation skills to work with partners for best outcomes and value for money.
• Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues to build capability.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the home finding function and support placement stability.
• Prioritise transition planning and collaborate with partners to improve safety.
• Lead quality assurance across commissioned services; visit providers and evaluate quality.
• Present data and market intelligence to support decision making and service development.
• Plan and host engagement events; respond to safeguarding concerns and drive improvement.

Conhecimentos

Literacy

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring / coaching

Formação académica

Degree or equivalent qualification

Contract management experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Senior Placement and Commissioning Officer to join the Young People’s Commissioning Team. The role focuses on day-to-day oversight of home finding, placement stability, and strategic commissioning to improve outcomes for children and care leavers.

You will lead on quality assurance, provider visits, and reporting, using data and market insights to inform decisions and drive service development.