Commissioning and Performance Officer

2 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

**Why should I choose Somerset Council?**
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 you 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.

**What will I be doing?**
The Inclusion Transformation and Partnership Team is part of the Somerset Inclusion Service that exists to ensure the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities are catered for and their academic potential fulfilled.

We’re working to improve the lives of Children with Special Educational needs and disabilities here in Somerset - and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

- Updating Somerset's Alternative Provision directory.
- Commissioning school building adaptations for children and young people with SEND.
- Writing business cases and decision papers.
- Undertaking statutory consultation processes.

**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 have:

- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Project management experience.
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong IT skills.
- Experience of managing a busy schedule and working to timeframes.
- A positive mindset.

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 for the role is Grade 10, ranging from £32,909 to £37,261 per annum

If you see Somerset County Council referenced anywhere in this advert or it’s supporting documents, please assume we are referring to Somerset Council. The advertised job description, pay and terms and conditions remain the same.

**DBS information**
In this role you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Reference: SCC04134



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