Strategic Commissioning Officer

Venn Group; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Strategic Commissioning Officer to support Children’s Services by leading commissioning strategies to improve outcomes for children and families. This full-time, hybrid position involves managing commissioned services and collaborating with various partners. The role is initially for 3 months, requiring strong skills in contract management and performance monitoring. Candidates with experience in commissioning within children's services are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning within children's services.
• Strong understanding of service design and procurement processes.
• Proven track record of managing collaborative projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of commissioning strategies across Children’s Services.
• Manage a portfolio of commissioned services through the full commissioning cycle.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for integrated service delivery.

Skills

Commissioning strategies development

Contract management

Performance monitoring

Collaboration with partners

Job description

Torbay Council are seeking a Strategic Commissioning Officer within Children’s Services to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality, value-for-money services that improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. Working as part of the Children’s Services Commissioning Team, as well as the Housing and Place directorate, the postholder will lead commissioning programmes and manage a portfolio of services across the full commissioning cycle, from needs analysis and service design through to procurement, contract management and performance monitoring.

Location: Torbay Council

Set-up: Hybrid (TBC)

Rate: £DoE

Duration: Initial 3 months (Project to be completed by March 31st 2026)

Hours: Full-time position (37-hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of commissioning strategies and programmes across Children’s Services to improve outcomes for children, young people and families
• Manage a portfolio of commissioned services, overseeing the full commissioning cycle including service design, procurement, contract management and performance monitoring
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners (including Health, Adult Social Care, VCSE and regional authorities) to deliver integrated, joint and co-produce...