Commissioning Lead Specialist - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - The Jeya Group Ltd

The Jeya Group Ltd

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Newcastle City Councilare looking for Commissioning Lead Specialist.

Main Duties:

To contribute to the design, coordination, promotion, implementation, monitoring and review of commissioning and procurement activity.
To collaboratively design and implement appropriate quality assurance and assessment approaches and oversee the collation and dissemination of this information to relevant stakeholders.
To contribute to the development of commissioning and procurement policies and procedures. 4. To represent the commissioning and procurement division and the Council in relevant internal and external groups and forums.
To undertake risk and opportunity analysis in relation to commissioned services and the broader market.
To mentor and guide Commissioning & Procurement Officers and be a first point of contact for raising issues in respect of quality and performance, safeguarding or other concerns.
To manage allocated commissioning budgets in accordance with the Council's financial regulations.
To assist in the development of links and partnerships with stakeholders that will improve services and outcomes for people in Newcastle.
To promote and implement the Council's Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery
Detailed understanding and experience of commissioning practice across Children's Services and particularly statutory Children's Social Care Services and a track record of successful partnership working with local stakeholders
Contract management experience and understanding of commissioning principles Interpersonal and relationship management skills and approach to building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equal opportunities