At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the commissioning of services that enhance outcomes for children and families.
- Company: Join a collaborative team focused on impactful community programmes.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families through innovative programmes.
- Qualifications: Experience in commissioning and a passion for improving health and wellbeing.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 49192 £ per year.
Rate: £315 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Initial 4-month contract with potential extension
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid 2 days per week in North Northamptonshire Kettering.
We are recruiting for two experienced Commissioning Officers to support the delivery of a high-profile Best Start in Life Family Hubs Programme. These are excellent opportunities to join a collaborative team delivering commissioning activity that improves outcomes for children, young people and families.
Commissioning Officer – Health and Early Years Portfolio. You will support the commissioning and development of services relating to:
- Infant feeding
- Perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationships
- Early years health and wellbeing priorities
- Monitoring commissioned services, supporting performance reporting and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Commissioning Officer – Early Help and Family Support Portfolio. You will support the commissioning and development of services relating to:
- Evidence-based parenting support programmes
- Home Learning Environment (HLE) and school readiness activity
- Early Help family support priorities
- Supporting mobilisation, contract management, performance monitoring and service improvement activity
Both positions will work collaboratively across the wider Family Hubs Programme, partnering with providers, delivery partners and internal stakeholders to ensure commissioned services align with national Best Start for Life priorities and local strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the commissioning, implementation and development of the Best Start in Life Family Hubs Programme
- Coordinate commissioning activities, contract management and performance monitoring to improve outcomes for children, young people and families
- Assist with the development of service specifications, tender documentation and procurement activity for public health services
- Support strategic action plans relating to perinatal mental health, parent-infant relationships, infant feeding and parenting support
To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed).
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
Commissioning Officer x2 in Burton Latimer employer: 4Recruitment Services
4Recruitment Services is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork in the Buckinghamshire area. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring career growth while working in a vital role that contributes to community well-being. With provided uniforms and PPE, the company fosters a professional environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
