Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/03/2024
Advert End Date:
20/03/2024 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£29,777 to £33,024
Weekly Hours:
37
Vacancy ID:
105807
Closing date:
20 Mar
Further Information
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Children’s Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Officer, supporting the commissioning of services for children, young people and families in Peterborough.
This is an exciting time for the Commissioning Directorate in Peterborough where we have the rare opportunity to establish the service in a new and innovative manner. In light of the ending of shared services we are establishing our workforce; this is the time to help shape and grow the directorate and support Peterborough to be the best it can.
The Commissioning Officer will support the delivery of commissioning strategic priorities and commissioning intentions.
This role will include the commissioning, contract monitoring and quality assurance of services, improving the outcomes of children, young people and families, particularly children and young people in care.
If you have:
· the ability to work with a range of people to achieve a common goal
· strong interpersonal skills
· good analytical skills
· excellent written and oral communication skills
· proficient organisational and planning skills
and are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people and families, this could be the role for you.
We offer:
- A salary offered at Grade 8 (£29,777 - £33,024)
- Excellent index-linked, defined benefit pension scheme
- Outstanding occupational, sick, maternity/paternity and shared parental leave schemes
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Training and development
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.
Job tags
Salary
£29.78k - £33.02k per annum
