Job Details

Job introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Officer on a fixed term contract (one year) to support our work.

We would be happy to consider anyone who would like to apply on the basis of a secondment from their substantive job.  If you would like to apply on the basis of a secondment please get the agreement from your manager before applying.  

Interview date: 21st / 22nd October 2020

 For an informal discussion, please contact Jenny Knight, Commissioning Manager on 07802 873566 or Emily Ashmore, Commissioning Manager on 07833483247

 

 

About the role

About the Role 

The Health & Adult Social Care commissioning team provides essential and highly valued services to improve the quality of life of people who are rough sleeping or homeless.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Officer to support our work.

You will be passionate about designing and commissioning high quality services which improve outcomes for people. You will be creative and solution focused, demonstrate exceptional communication skills and be able to analyse and present data to support the council in meeting its strategic objectives.

In addition, you will work alongside key partners developing positive relationships to ensure services are commissioned and delivered to a high standard incorporating the following principles:

• Support the involvement of service users and providers in the development of commissioned services.
• Monitor and gather outcome data from contracts and provide analysis to inform future commissioning decisions.
• Provide feedback from providers and stakeholders to assist in the development and implementation of commissioning strategies.
• Carry out contract reviews that include the views of current service users.

***Important Information***
As part of the application process we require you to answer some additional questions to support your application called 'Branching Questions'. These questions form part of the application process which you will find when you apply.  Please read the document below 'Maximise your chance'.

 

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.

As part of Brighton & Hove City Council's ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process, without prior notice if a suitable redeployee (internal employee at risk of redundancy) is identified.

Files

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Branching Questions for Commissioning Officer
• Our Values
• Applicant Cover Letter
• Maximise your chance Branching Questions Guidance