Commissioning Manager (LD and Autism) – Part Time
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
12/12/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/01/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House / Remote
Salary:
£49,764 - £53,895 FTE
Further Information
Are you an experienced Commissioning Manager looking for a part-time role?
Peterborough City Council are committed to supporting diversity in the workforce, and this includes accessibility for those do not wish to work full time hours, either by choice or due to caring responsibilities. We recognise that Commissioning roles in particular are often recruited as full-time, and therefore would welcome applications from individuals who fit the criteria above.
This is an exciting part time opportunity to join the Adult’s Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Manager for the Learning Disability and Autism portfolio. Along with your established job-share partner, you will be supporting the commissioning of services for adults with accommodation needs, including residential and supported living services.
In Peterborough we operate a ‘full cycle’ commissioning team, which includes both the commissioning of services and contract management. The Commissioning Manager will manage and deliver the strategic commissioning cycle, from determination of need, planning and reconciliation to the council’s budget planning cycle, to delivery and management of contracts to meet identified need. You will also have responsibility for managing services throughout their term ensuring performance, quality, and value for money.
This role will include the commissioning, contract monitoring and quality assurance of services, improving the outcomes and independence of vulnerable adults both in the community and elsewhere.
If you have:
Experience of working in commissioning
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and engage a wide group of internal and external stakeholders to achieve a common goal
Good analytical skills
The ability to lead in the development and implementation of quantitative and qualitative national and locally agreed outcomes
Excellent project and programme managing skills
Budget monitoring skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient organisational and planning skills
An enthusiastic attitude and an eagerness to learn
Are innovative and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and their families, this could be the role for you.
This role closes on 12th January, We expectt to have delivered shortlising outcomes by the following Thursday.
We offer:
A salary offered at Grade 13 (£49,764 - £53,895) Pro rata
Excellent index-linked, defined benefit pension scheme
Outstanding occupational, sick, maternity/paternity and shared parental leave schemes
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and development
This is a hybrid role, with opportunity to work from both home and the office base (Sand Martin House, Fletton Way). Occasional local travel to visit services (e.g. residential homes) is also required. In terms of schedule, there is some flexibility on when the part time hours (18-20) can be delivered, and any queries should be directed to the recruitment manager.
Our Employee Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
· Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
· Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
· Access to car lease scheme
· Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
· Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
· Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
· Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
· Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
· Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.