Commissioning Support Officer

**Commissioning Support Officer**

**Location**Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0TH

**Salary range**Band 6, £26,693 - £28,188

**Working Pattern**Part Time, 29 hours per week

**Contract type Fixed Term (12 months from date of employment)**

**Application deadline**09/03/2025**

**Interview date**14/03/2025

**Interview type**In person_**About the Role**

The Commissioning Support Officer post is a varied and key role in the Children’s Commissioning Team within the local authority. Supporting the roles of the Commissioning Officer and Specialist Commissioner, this exciting opportunity is fast-paced and supports the progression of transformational work for children and young people across Trafford.

You will work in a small team to support in all areas across the children’s health remit such as with Mental Health, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Physical Health, Early Years, Early Help and with the Neurodiverse pathways.

**About you**

Are you passionate about making a difference to children and young people across Trafford? Do you want to drive change by progressing transformational projects for children and young people, allowing them to thrive? Do you want to work in a lively, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Then, we would like to hear from you

Your style and approach will reflect our core values. You will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes. You will bring a professional approach to the role and be able to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively within the wider team.

You will be organised and efficient, have strong planning and coordinating skills and be an excellent communicator with the ability to develop positive, professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will possess excellent data analysis and research skills and will have good attention to detail. An understanding of commissioning and experience of working in an children’s education, health or social care setting is desirable.

**About us**

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.

**Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive**

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Trafford really is a great place to work. We’re keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

**Additional Information**

The core working hours are usually between 8.30am and 4.30pm, from Monday to Friday, but we operate a flexible working policy.

You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office and will be required to attend the office for relevant team days.

**Contact Details**

**About the benefits**

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

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