Senior Commissioning Officer

6 months ago

Huntingdon, United Kingdom Fox Morris Group Full time

Senior Commissioning Officer - Cambridge City Council

We are looking for an **Operational Team Administrator **will be based at:
Main accountabilities

Lead and independently manage elements of commissioning activity and/or smaller projects within the portfolio as delegated by Commissioning Manager

Through research and analysis, independently identify and recommend areas for innovation, improvement, or collaboration within portfolio area to the Commissioning Manager

Plan and deliver engagement with providers, service users and other key stakeholders to develop market intelligence and inform the development of commissioning strategies. Take a lead role in coordinating various elements of this approach. Develop recommendations based on market intelligence gained for the Commissioning Manager

Contribute to preparation and running of complex procurement activity:

- support with drafting of tender documentation and development of evaluation methodology and pricing schedules
- participation in complex tenders/ procurement activity

Independently manage lower value, straight forward procurement activity under direction of Commissioning Manager

Prepare and present a wide range of reports, strategies and influencing documents for both internal and external audiences including Joint Commissioning Board. Assist the Commissioning Manager in preparation of reports for Committee and democratic approval.

Plan and lead a task and finish group of internal and external stakeholders to successfully deliver a required outcome, with support from the Commissioning Manager

Ensure the strategic approach to commissioning delivers improvements in performance and measurable outcomes including reduced dependency, increased choice and control for service users and better value for money

Contribution to Financial Management Tasks such as
- ensuring that all commissioned services/functions are delivered within the allocated resource envelope,
- identify and achieve agreed savings targets
- identify cost savings and efficiencies within the portfolio budget
- Support with the management of service budgets where requested.

Contribute to the identification of any performance or organisational risk issues within commissioning projects /strategies and developing recommendations for risk mitigations

Contribution to the creation and maintenance of positive stakeholder and partner relationships, acting as the key contact for some partners and working collaboratively to achieve common goals

Delegation of straight forward tasks to Commissioning Officers

Ensure that all commissioned and in-house service provision is appropriately risk assessed and contract monitored, including:

- the monitoring of agreed Key Performance Indicators
- the monitoring of financial performance,
- identification of financial risk/pressures
- Manage disputes with commissioned providers
- investigate issues of concern and safeguarding, including maintaining effective relationships with the Care Quality Commission/Ofsted to promote the sustained delivery of high-quality service provision
- and ensuring senior leaders are well informed of the quality and performance of commissioned services.

Support the development of Commissioning Officers through informal learning opportunities, which may include delegation of appropriate tasks to Commissioning Officers.

Ensure all commissioning practice adheres to legislative requirements and best practice, including co-production and service user involvement wherever possible to identify service gaps and unmet needs, and inform the de-commissioning, redesign, and commissioning of services to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals in need of care and support

Contribute to the development and implementation of commissioning strategies to support the priorities of the team and directorate

Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring best practices in EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) are applied to all commissioning activity.

Deputise for the Commissioning Manager in relevant forums, Boards

If you are looking for a new role or would like further information, please send across your up to date CV

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee**.**

Look forward to speaking with you,

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3-6 months

**Salary**: £200.00-£300.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Tenders: 2 years (required)
- Chidlrens Services: 2 years (required)
- Commissioning: 2 years (required)
- Local Authority: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huntingdon

Reference ID: Senior Commissioning Officer Cambridge

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