Commissioning Officer

1 month ago


Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

Vacancy Summary
- Employer:

- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:

- From £37261 to £43516 per annum (Grade J)
- Location:

- Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
- Contract:

- Permanent
- Working Pattern:

- Full Time
- Hours:

- 37 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- No
- Closing Date:

- 29/05/2023 at 23:59
- Reference:

- V5210

Vacancy Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the Full Time Commissioning and Procurement Officer, Children’s post. You would join the busy Commissioning and Procurement team supporting the Category Manager & Service Manager on the long term strategic planning of the Council.

The role entails you actively support the Children’s & Family Services in the Procurement and negotiation of Framework and individual spot purchase care packages for Children’s & Family Services, including but not limited to: schools, respite, fostering agencies and other services from the private and voluntary sectors.

You will need to insure robust mechanisms are in place to promote effective partnership working with a range of provider organizations, specifically but not limited to Children’s services.

You will need to Identify and achieve efficiencies in commissioning and opportunities for cost savings by working closely with service areas and wider stakeholders.

There is development within the role as this provides the opportunity for continued learning through a supported qualification programme and on the job training working with a rapidly changing and complex service area.

Applicants should have at least five GCSEs at grade C and above including Maths and English as well as being educated to degree level or equivalent. You will be required to demonstrate that you are computer literate with a strong emphasis on Excel.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as flexible working, access to a wide range of relevant training, local government pension scheme, family friendly policies, a range of local discounts and much more. You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days per annum rising to a maximum of 34 days.

For an informal discussion please contact Thomas Bailey, Category Manager Social Care, on 01635 519021 or Karen Felgate, Service Manager Commissioning and Procurement for People on 01635 519586.

**Equal Opportunities**

How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.



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