Commissioning Assistant

2 months ago

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Job Summary

The Commissioning Assistant will provide day-to-day support to the Adult Social Care Older People's Commissioning Team, assisting with a broad range of commissioning activities. This includes writing and presenting reports, preparing draft governance reports, and coordinating activities to deliver specific projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to the commissioning team, including processing orders and financial transactions.
  • Support Heads of Commissioning and managers with project planning and specification, as well as project monitoring activity.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Respond quickly to new challenges and opportunities, identifying and managing risks and opportunities.
  • Deliver specific projects and activities that further the continuous improvement of high-performing, sustainable, and cost-effective services.
  • Work with a range of stakeholders to deliver the best value for money and sustainable outcomes.

Requirements

  • Education to L3 NVQ or equivalent, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional areas.
  • Knowledge and experience of all aspects of the commissioning cycle.
  • Understanding of Social Care and some subject matter expertise of Adult Social Care.
  • Previous experience of engaging, collaborating with, and developing projects and programmes with families, service practitioners, providers, and partners.
  • Experience of managing or delivering commissioning projects and activities.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and networking skills.
  • Strong report writing skills, including the ability to present summary information in a clear and concise format.

Why Essex County Council?

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interviewing all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

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