Commissioning Assistant

Somerset County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave benefits

LGPS-type pension equivalent

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Commissioning Assistant to gather and analyse data, financial information and user feedback to support commissioning decisions, service design and value for money. You will work with service users, providers and partners to inform procurement, contract management and performance monitoring.

You will track performance, help prepare tenders and service changes, support officers and partners, and contribute to improvements across Children's Services.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience collecting and analysing data and financial information.
• Ability to work with service users, providers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Gather data, feedback and financial information to shape effective services.
• Work with service users, colleagues, providers and partners to inform decisions.
• Support commissioning officers with research, meetings, tenders and service changes.
• Help manage contracts and provider relationships, monitoring quality and value for money.
• Track performance and KPIs, presenting information clearly.
• Contribute to work across Children's Services and promote equality and wellbeing.

Skills

IT skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Performance reporting

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

As a Commissiong Assistant you'll gather and analyse data, insight and financial information to support informed commissioning decisions, service design and meaningful engagement. Working with service users, providers and partners, you'll support procurement, contract management and performance monitoring, helping to improve outcomes, deliver high-quality services and ensure value for money. How You'll Make a Difference

• Gather and make sense of data, feedback and financial information to help shape effective services.
• Work with service users, colleagues, providers and partners, making sure different voices help inform decisions.
• Support Commissioning Officers with research, meetings, tenders and service changes, helping new arrangements run smoothly.
• Help manage contracts and provider relationships, monitoring quality, value for money and agreed outcomes.
• Track performance and KPIs, presenting information clearly and highlighting any areas that need attention.
• Build your commissioning knowledge and skills while contributing to work across Children's Services.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive environment, promoting equality, wellbeing and our organisational values.
  Understanding of commissioning principles, service improvement and value for money.
• Ability to analyse and present qualitative, quantitative and financial data.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in service delivery.
• Experience of using spreadsheets, datasets and performance information.
• Experience of supporting partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of outcomes monitoring and performance reporting.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths, with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong IT, analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
  At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.