Transformational Child Services Commissioning Officer - Hybrid

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Career development opportunities

Staff wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Leeds City Council is seeking a Commissioning Officer (PO2) to join the Children and Families Commissioning & Market Management Service. The role combines transformational commissioning with service delivery excellence, managing 100+ contracts and a multi-million spend on placements and SEND learning.

You will work in a high-profile environment, shaping commissioning strategies, driving value for money and outcomes for children, while engaging with partners and ensuring safeguarding and equal

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and/or project management and front line work with children and families.
• Flexibility to contribute to commissioning, contract management and quality assurance.
• Passion for learning and ability to challenge and drive change.
• Restorative mindset focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Ability to use own initiative and take ownership of work programme.

Responsibilities

• Use of project management techniques to support strategic review of services and re-commissioning as required.
• Coordinate joint working within the directorate, across the council and with external partners as appropriate.
• Responsible for contract management of a portfolio of services including value for money and achievement of quality standards and efficiencies.
• Develop processes and practices that deliver developments in the commissioning function.
• Develop working knowledge of contracted services to inform commissioning.
• Lead regular monitoring meetings and ensure delivery is achieving targets and outcomes.
• Develop and manage project meetings with key stakeholders for commissioning outcomes.
• Actively facilitate children and young people’s voice in commissioning and sustain a culture that meets needs.
• Adopt a restorative approach and provide high support and challenge to providers for continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present complex information for reports and briefings to support strategic decision making.
• Work with Corporate Procurement to ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
• Understand Council/Directorate priorities and plans and communicate implications for service areas.
• Support colleagues with briefings and guidance to senior officers and staff across the council.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Project management

Front line experience with children

Job description

Leeds City Council is seeking a Commissioning Officer (PO2) to join the Children and Families Commissioning & Market Management Service. The role combines transformational commissioning with service delivery excellence, managing 100+ contracts and a multi-million spend on placements and SEND learning.

You will work in a high-profile environment, shaping commissioning strategies, driving value for money and outcomes for children, while engaging with partners and ensuring safeguarding and equal