Senior Commissioning Officer

5 days ago

Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, United Kingdom WMJobs Full time

Senior Commissioning Officer – Education Alternative Provision Commissioning for Children, Young People and Families 12 month fixed term contract. Internal secondments will be considered for this post. At Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, we are an ambitious, visionary, and learning organisation. We are determined to build on our strong foundations to support a culture of “can do” that enables engaged and competent staff to deliver excellent services. We are recruiting for a Senior Commissioning Officer who will be responsible for reviewing, planning and designing services to meet the growing educational alternative provision needs of our children, and will contribute to the development and delivery of key strategies. You will have an active role in developing and maintaining strong working relationships, and undertaking negotiations with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Your role will support the processes that will allow Solihull Council to meet our educational sufficiency duty for our children and young people. Qualifications Experience of working in children’s care or education services environment or commissioning or procurement or in a relevant role within health. Knowledge of the commissioning cycle and team approach to commissioning. Experience of developing contractual and financial processes relating to the procurement of goods and/or services. Experience of successfully engaging and negotiating with a range of stakeholders. Ability to prioritise time and resources to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines. Benefits Flexible working, and agile working arrangements. Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and secret advice and support service. Family and carer friendly policies. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme. Contact & application details Darren Jakeways – Commissioning Manager – djakeways@solihull.gov.uk Closing Date: 14 December 2025 Interviews will take place on 18 December 2025. Internal secondment applicants will need approval from their line manager before applying for the post. Additional Information This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Education and Training. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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