Strategic Commissioning Officer

Elite Recruitment Solutions; Torquay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Strategic Commissioning Officer for its Children's Services team in Torquay. This temporary role offers £24.45 per hour with weekly payments, starting immediately and running until March 2026. Key responsibilities include providing commissioning support, managing commissioned services, and implementing a robust quality assurance system. Ideally, candidates should be experienced in commissioning practices and possess an innovative mindset for service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning support and activity.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic visions.
• Experience in managing commissioned services.

Responsibilities

• Provide commissioning support for the One Children’s Services Vision.
• Ensure a system-wide approach to commissioning services.
• Manage all aspects of the commissioning cycle.

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

As Strategic Commissioning Officer you will be :

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

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