L0403 Commissioner

**Are you a dynamic and motivated self-starter who enjoys working on a diverse range of projects? Do you have experience in commissioning, category management, procurement or similar? Are you familiar with corporate services and associated areas of financial spend?**

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**About us and the role**

Warwickshire County Council is an ambitious two-tier local authority that wants to make the county of Warwickshire the best it can be for its current and future generations. We are committed to continuously improve our commissioning, procurement and contract management capabilities and we are delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity to join the Council’s high performing Contract Management and Quality Assurance team as a Commissioner.

In this role, you will support and contribute to the delivery of our strategic priorities and objectives as a commissioning authority across contracts that span all three Directorates. You will also have an integral role in both the development and delivery of commissioning strategies to meet the needs of the Council.

You will value and develop strong collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to undertake commissioning activities across a wide range of category areas, such as ICT, HR (Human Resources), Finance, Property Services, Transport, County Highways, Waste Management, Fire and Rescue, Education and Social Care.

You will also progress the delivery of robust and integrated commissioning intentions and frameworks across the whole Council, which will encompass extensive needs assessment, evidence-based research and efficient use of resources and outcomes for the Council.

It is essential that you have work-based experience in either a Commissioning, Strategic Procurement, Category Management, or similar role. You will also need to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the role and importance of Commissioning alongside an awareness of relevant procurement legislation that applies to public sector bodies in England and Wales. It would be desirable if you have knowledge and experience of corporate services supply markets and relevant public sector experience.

**Please view the job description to find out more information about the role.**

**Additional information**

**Closing date **:Midnight on Thursday 4 May 2023**

**Interview dates**:Week commencing 15 May 2023**

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

These are the benefits we offer including agile working, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, and a generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas.