Strategic Commissioning Officer

Stratos Solutions Inc.; Torquay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A public service provider in Torquay is seeking a Strategic Commissioning Officer for Children's Services on a temporary basis until March 2026. The role involves providing vital commissioning support and ensuring a cohesive approach to delivering services for children, young people, and families. Candidates should have experience in managing commissioning cycles and implementing best practices in line with quality assurance frameworks. This position offers £24.45 per hour with immediate start and weekly payments.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning support and child services.
• Ability to manage the commissioning cycle effectively.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based commissioning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide commissioning support for the One Children's Services Vision.
• Ensure a system-wide approach to commissioning services.
• Assist in implementing effective commissioning practices.

Job description

Strategic Commissioning Officer for Children's Services – Temp role until the end of March 2026. Torbay. £24.45 per hour. Weekly Paid. Immediate Start

Responsibilities:

• Providing commissioning support and activity at all levels in the development and implementation of the One Children's Services Vision
• Responsible for ensuring a system wide and system led approach to commissioning services for our children, young people and their families
• Responsible for assisting the Head of Children's Commissioning to effectively implement commissioning practice across Children's Services
• Responsible for holding a portfolio of commissioned Services and managing all aspects of the commissioning cycle in respect of those Services
• Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a robust quality assurance system and outcome framework which can be effectively monitored as an integral part of the contract management system to ensure contract compliance and performance of internally and externally commissioned services
• Responsible for ensuring that the shaping of an innovative and evidence based approach to commissioning and service delivery is informed effective research into and understanding of models of commissioning best practice, including co‑production