Commissioning Officer

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time

About Us

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have an exciting opportunity to join the Older People’s Commissioning Team in the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate.

We are seeking highly motivated, solution focused and tenacious individuals for the role of Commissioning Officer (Service Development)

The position is well suited to innovative and motivated individuals who are passionate about improving the opportunities and lives of Older People, people with a physical and/ or sensory disability.

At the heart of our work is promoting independence, choice, health and wellbeing of the local populations through strengths-based approaches.

In the role you will undertake, manage, and deliver a range of commissioning activities. This will include the planning and development of services, procurement of new services, maintenance of provider and stakeholder relationships, and service reviews.

You will support the co design of innovative new service models and shaping of the local provider market in a way that promotes peoples aspirations and ambitions.

You will be tenacious and creative in working with local providers to ensure high quality and effective services are delivered that demonstrate value for money.

You will be willing to engage in resolving complex problems with a range of providers and embrace change well and is a necessity.

The post holder will be confident in working with a range of internal and external partners to shape and deliver the local priorities including service users and their families and carers.

The roles will require individuals to be highly organised, able to manage multiple strands of work within deadlines and enjoy being involved in a variety of activities and projects.

You will have in have and interest and some experience of supporting older people, people with a physical and/ or sensory disability and the governments agenda in relation to these areas.

You will be highly motivated, creative, and persistent in seeking solutions and be open to learning from and with others and working with people to effect positive change.

We are seeking individuals with strong communication and presentation skills, enjoy working with the people and able to lead and inspire others

In return, you will be part of the **Commissioning Unit** which is an extremely supportive **and** s**ervice** committed to improving the lives of local residents through innovation, learning together and new ideas.

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In addition, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance and a generous holiday allowance of 32 days plus bank holidays. We offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Closing date: and successful applicants will be invited to interview.

You will be requested to provide a work history and supporting statement.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 19th May 2023

Shortlisting Date: 26th May 2023

Interview Date: 5th June 2023

For an informal discussion please contact:
Hana Alipour, Senior Commissioning Manager, Older People, Physical and Sensory Disability**:07795 159865**

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Important Information:
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

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