Directorate:Adult Social Care & All Age Commissioning
Section:All Age Commissioning
Location:Civic Centre
Grade:Level 12
Salary:£45,091 – £48,226 per annum
Hours:37 hours per week
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
The Role:
An exciting, permanent, opportunity has become available due to internal progression in the 0-25 Commissioning team.
This opportunity will enable you to make a difference to the outcomes of children, young people and their families in Stoke on Trent.
As a Commissioning and Contracts Officer you will undertake commissioning activities to deliver improved outcomes for children and young people across the city.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with partners across a range of agencies to monitor services and to assist in the co-production of services to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.
Performance management of suppliers, quality assurance and undertaking due diligence checks are regular features of the role.
You will ensure that service development is informed by, and responds to, changes in legislation, statutory guidance or regulatory frameworks and will support colleagues to ensure that all activity is compliant with corporate commissioning, contract management and procurement frameworks.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Pre-Employment Checks:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Proof of address
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
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Section:All Age Commissioning
Location:Civic Centre
Grade:Level 12
Salary:£45,091 – £48,226 per annum
Hours:37 hours per week
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
The Role:
An exciting, permanent, opportunity has become available due to internal progression in the 0-25 Commissioning team.
This opportunity will enable you to make a difference to the outcomes of children, young people and their families in Stoke on Trent.
As a Commissioning and Contracts Officer you will undertake commissioning activities to deliver improved outcomes for children and young people across the city.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with partners across a range of agencies to monitor services and to assist in the co-production of services to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.
Performance management of suppliers, quality assurance and undertaking due diligence checks are regular features of the role.
You will ensure that service development is informed by, and responds to, changes in legislation, statutory guidance or regulatory frameworks and will support colleagues to ensure that all activity is compliant with corporate commissioning, contract management and procurement frameworks.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Pre-Employment Checks:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Proof of address
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
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