Commissioning Lead - England, United Kingdom - West Sussex County Council

Description

Want to make a difference

Adult Social Care is committed to making a difference to the people of West Sussex. You can help us to that. We are looking for people who get things done. An experienced and exceptional Commissioning Lead who can lead on projects alongside external service providers and internal teams to develop key areas of our business. This post will have a specific focus on managing commissioning projects to improve services for vulnerable older people who have Care Act eligible care and support needs.

About the Job

Salary : £45,441 - £48,474 per annum (Grade 12)
Working Pattern : Full Time (37 hours Monday - Friday)
Contract Length : 1 Permanent, 1 Fixed Term*
Location: Hybrid Working - Base is County Hall Chichester, regular travel throughout West Sussex is expected.
Closing date: 17th April 2024
Interview date: 24th April 2024

You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.

The Older People's Commissioning Team, part of West Sussex County Council's Adults Social Care Department, works with a range of resident representatives, service providers and internal teams to commission services that support older people with care needs to live the lives they want to lead. In this role, you will be an important part of the work, ensuring that services and solutions are available to people across the county to meet the care and support needs of our residents.

Please be advised if you have applied for this role previously you need not re-apply on this occasion.

Take a look at our Commissioning campaign page for further information on the work of the commissioning teams -

About You

You will be a highly motivated person with highly developed analytic, literacy, numeracy, problem solving and project management skills which enable you to produce technical reports which make evidence-based recommendations.

You will have a strong understanding of the important role that Adult Social Care can play in people's lives and a commitment to making the customer experience better.

You will know how to work collaboratively with people across a large, complex organisation, using developed communication, organisational, interpersonal and persuasion skills to build consensus for change and to successfully embed new ways of working.

You will have the ability to use qualitative and quantitative evidence-based solutions and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

You will have experience or an excellent understanding of working in a public sector environment.

You will have a degree or equivalent qualification or experience which demonstrates that level of applied knowledge and understanding to deliver the role.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE04568

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you