Children's Commissioning Officer
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
15/04/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/04/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£31,067 - £34,314
Further Information
Children’s Commissioning Officer
All about the Role
We have 2 exciting opportunities to join the Children’s Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Officer, supporting the commissioning of services for children, young people and families in Peterborough.
One role is a full-time permanent post and the other is a fixed term post, until 30th September 2026. Feel free to specify on you application which role you are interested in and we will do our best to match you with your preference.
This is an exciting time for the Commissioning Directorate in Peterborough; developing the service, with a focus on innovation and shaping services to respond to need, thereby supporting Peterborough to be the best it can.
The Commissioning Officer will support the delivery of commissioning strategic priorities and commissioning intentions in relation to universal services for children & young people and specialist services for children & young people with special educational needs & disabilities.
This role will include the commissioning, contract monitoring and quality assurance of services, improving the outcomes of children, young people and families.
This is a rolling campaign so we will look at applications as they come in. We will close the vacancy when we find a suitable candidate.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 19th May 2025
All about You
- You have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work with a range of people to achieve a common goal
- You have strong interpersonal skills and good analytical skills
- You have proficient organisational and planning skills, with an enthusiastic attitude and an eagerness to learn
- You have a passion for making a difference to the lives of children and young people and families,
All about our 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 scheme
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- 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
All about our Commitments
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.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.