Senior Commissioning Officer

2 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

**Why should I choose Somerset Council?**
Good question.

Well, for a start, we’re a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.

And that’s why we’re working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.

We have an exciting development opportunity for a **12-month fixed term** role within the **Children’s Commissioning Team** to work in our innovative and supportive team as a **Senior Commissioning Officer **supporting children in care and care leavers so we have the right homes which are nurturing and caring places for children to grow in.

**What will I be doing?**
We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

- Implementing and leading on strategies to ensure we have sufficient homes for children in care and care leavers
- Learning all aspects of commissioning and project management
- Working closely with both our in-house services and external providers who we commission to deliver homes for children and young people.
- Being outcome focussed and wanting the best for Somerset children.

**What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?**
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

- Can work in a complex challenging environment with competing priorities
- Are highly organised and resilient
- Are a good problem solver
- Are a good negotiator and influencer
- Have well developed verbal and communication skills

A background in children’s services would be advantageous.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

**What will I be offered in return?**
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

**Anything else I should know?**
The salary range for this role is £37,261 to £41,496 per annum.

You will be based in Taunton with a requirement to travel county wide.

Interviews are scheduled for 05/07/2023.

On 1st April 2023, the County and District councils in Somerset were replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council. It’s an exciting time to join us as we work together to deliver the new council for Somerset.

**DBS information**
This role requires a Basic Criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure.

Job Reference: SCC04269



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