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- Be able to skilfully influence development, improvement and change
- Have experience of providing challenge in a sensitive and developmental way
- Have considerable experience of commissioning and contract management, ideally in Children’s Services
- Experience of managing high value contracts
- Have excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage with strategic stakeholders
- Have the ability to interpret data and trends to identify areas of performance improvement in Children’s Services
- Have knowledge of how social value can further improve the outcomes for our wider communities
- *Level 3 qualification in a relevant area. (e.g project management, customer services, commissioning)
- Level 6 qualification in relevant area OR extensive equivalent experience in a relevant area*.
- Relevant professional qualification
- Project and or programme management training
- IPC or associated commissioning certificate
- Act as ‘lead commissioner’ for designated themes and programmes including the completion of strategies and business cases for service areas/ pathways across service user groups to influence policy decision makers and funders in line with local / national objectives.
- Lead on the development and implementation of service specifications in line with best practice, evidence based needs analysis, national and local targets and available resources
- Be responsible for use of complex contract documentation, liaising with appropriate stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, statutory guidance, legislation and good practice.
- Lead on the monitoring of contracts and contribute to Quality Assurance and Improvement processes, including leading the implementation of consequence of breach agreements.
- Provide professional advice and guidance in relation to commissioning and relevant services, ensuring that information is communicated to internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Undertake robust performance management of contracts and commissioned services by the development of appropriate systems, ensuring service outcomes are being delivered according to the specification and appropriate standards at all times promoting quality practice and continuous service improvement.
- Undertake complex data analysis and interpretation to ensure the commissioning of appropriate services, responding to intelligence and identifying areas of unmet need.
- Comply with all statutory requirements, standing orders and financial regulations of the Council.
- Keep abreast of wider developments to enhance the service accordingly, to satisfy internal and external demands as well as local and national guidance.
- Proactively liaise, negotiate, influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including managers, employees, councillors, communities and partnership and funders as required to ensure the effective commissioning and delivery of services.
- Take responsibility for managing commissioning budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately and funding for the service or individual is maximised including through advising and assisting services and organisations in the generation of additional income
- Prepare and deliver reports and presentations as required to a range of audiences including elected members, executive directors, service providers, senior managers, service users, carers and other members of the public
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as requested by management.
