Commissioning Officer - Reading, United Kingdom - Reading Borough Council

Reading Borough Council
Reading Borough Council
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Are you an experienced and knowledgeable professional with expertise in adult social care, commissioning and contract management? Are you keen to improve services and get better outcomes for people?


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 be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

You will work with Commissioning Managers, the wider Reading Team, Health and care providers to improve the lives of residents.


You will have opportunity to manage contracts and be involved in various projects across strategic commissioning, service design, and procurement.

You will have opportunity to participate and lead projects, developing and consolidating your skills.

The Council's ambition is to transform social care in Reading, making it more innovative, outcome-focused, and personalised. As part of the team, you will receive consistent support and supervision and opportunity to develop.


About You:


These positions are ideal for well-organized and enthusiastic individuals 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.


  • Contract Management Improvement supporting the Lead Officer to embed robust approaches to contract management, ensuring good governance and clear processes which support the delivery of positive outcomes for the people we support.
  • Commissioning projects to reduce delays in hospital discharge, working closely with the Integration Lead.
  • Commissioning and contract management support for our Supported Living portfolio supporting the Lead Officer to get the best from our providers and to refresh the procurement framework.
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)
  • Onsite 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

Closing Date:
Monday 1st April 2024


Interview Date:
To be confirmed
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