P108980 Commissioning Officer - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Gateshead Council

Gateshead Council
Gateshead Council
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Gateshead, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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We're looking for a Commissioning Officer Interested?
Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Commissioning? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for


The team


The Commissioning Team is responsible for a wide range of services including the commissioning and contract management of services across Integrated Adults and Social Care Services and Children's Social Care and Lifelong Learning Groups.


About the role.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team to assist in the delivery of this work as a Commissioning Officer.


Reporting to the Lead Commissioner, the successful applicant will be responsible for leading on the development and implementation of commissioning intentions for designated groups, contributing to the development of joint commissioning strategies and stimulating the market to meet the needs of Gateshead People ensuring services are high quality, value for money and sustainable.

You will work collaboratively alongside the Council's procurement team in managing the tendering and procurement process as appropriate.


You should have highly developed skills in project management, change management and decision making, analysis and interpretation of complex data and information.

You should be able to demonstrate leadership, managing teams and staff as well as an ability to self-manage and use own initiative, budget management, producing reports and a competent use of IT.


You will be educated to degree standard or equivalent professional experience and have a GCSE in Math's and English at Grade C/Level 5.


A bit about Gateshead Council


We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a high-quality service.

We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.


What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights

  • You'll be paid a competitive salary £40,478 £43,516, pay award pending for 2023/2
  • You can save for your future by enrolling in our generous pension scheme
  • You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
  • A generous annual leave package of 28 days (2 of which can be fixed), increasing to 32 days (2 of which can be fixed) following 5 years' service. You will also have the opportunity to purchase up to 10 days extra leave via our Annual Leave Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • We'll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle.
  • We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
  • Access to generous flexi time system with the opportunity to take 2 flexi days per 4week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.
  • We offer hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate if they wish to do so.
  • A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.

It's time to apply
We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full for the full list of essential criteria for the post.
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