Commissioning Officer
| Posting date: | 02 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £36,648 to £47,420 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The Commissioning Team is expanding, and we are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Commissioning Officer to join our Adult Social Care directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality services that make a real difference to the lives of adults in our community. Do you have experience or knowledge of Commissioning/Brokerage within a Local Authority setting?
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role:
As a Commissioning Officer, you will join a supportive and innovative team dedicated to transforming Adult Social Care in Reading. Collaborating with Commissioning Managers, Head of Commissioning, the wider Reading Team, and health and care providers, you will play a key role in enhancing the lives of working-aged residents.
This role offers a unique opportunity for you to get involved with or lead on different aspects of Commissioning including strategic commissioning, project work, contract management and procurement. You'll have the opportunity to both participate in and lead projects, allowing you to develop and refine your skills in a dynamic environment.
Reading Borough Council is committed to making social care more innovative, outcome-focused, and personalized. As part of our team, you will receive continuous support and supervision, along with opportunities for professional development. Join us in our mission to make a real difference in the community.
About You:
This position is ideal for a well-organized and enthusiastic individual who can bring understanding of Adult Social Care and Health, a desire to make a difference, excellent interpersonal skills, analytical thinking and the capability to influence and drive positive change.
We are specifically seeking candidates who are interested in or can contribute their skills and expertise to engage in one or more of the following areas:
Contract Management Improvement – ensuring robust contract management, positive partnership working and encouraging innovation in different market areas.
Commissioning and contract management support for our Working aged adult residential services – supporting the Lead Officer to get the best from our providers and ensure robust contract management.
We offer workplace apprenticeships that integrate with your role, providing you the opportunity to earn professional qualifications while you work.
You’ll be part of a team that expects everyone to contribute their best. You will also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
For further information contact Lizzie Angove – Commissioning Manager at lizzie.angove@reading.gov.uk or 07812 46 1035
Closing Date: Tuesday 16th July 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role:
As a Commissioning Officer, you will join a supportive and innovative team dedicated to transforming Adult Social Care in Reading. Collaborating with Commissioning Managers, Head of Commissioning, the wider Reading Team, and health and care providers, you will play a key role in enhancing the lives of working-aged residents.
This role offers a unique opportunity for you to get involved with or lead on different aspects of Commissioning including strategic commissioning, project work, contract management and procurement. You'll have the opportunity to both participate in and lead projects, allowing you to develop and refine your skills in a dynamic environment.
Reading Borough Council is committed to making social care more innovative, outcome-focused, and personalized. As part of our team, you will receive continuous support and supervision, along with opportunities for professional development. Join us in our mission to make a real difference in the community.
About You:
This position is ideal for a well-organized and enthusiastic individual who can bring understanding of Adult Social Care and Health, a desire to make a difference, excellent interpersonal skills, analytical thinking and the capability to influence and drive positive change.
We are specifically seeking candidates who are interested in or can contribute their skills and expertise to engage in one or more of the following areas:
Contract Management Improvement – ensuring robust contract management, positive partnership working and encouraging innovation in different market areas.
Commissioning and contract management support for our Working aged adult residential services – supporting the Lead Officer to get the best from our providers and ensure robust contract management.
We offer workplace apprenticeships that integrate with your role, providing you the opportunity to earn professional qualifications while you work.
You’ll be part of a team that expects everyone to contribute their best. You will also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
For further information contact Lizzie Angove – Commissioning Manager at lizzie.angove@reading.gov.uk or 07812 46 1035
Closing Date: Tuesday 16th July 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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