Commissioning Officer, Domestic Abuse Prevention and Strategy in Birmingham

Commissioning Officer – Domestic Abuse

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract
Grade C - £36,581 - £45,529
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week

Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference to victims and survivors of domestic abuse? Do you have experience working with safeguarding, partnership organisations, contract management or service improvement? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a highly motivated Commissioning Officer to support the delivery of Birmingham's Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy and help ensure that services commissioned across the city are safe, effective and deliver positive outcomes for those who need them most.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of domestic abuse service delivery, collaborating with providers, statutory partners and communities to drive improvement, promote innovation and ensure support services meet the needs of Birmingham residents

About the Role

• Support the delivery of Birmingham's statutory duties relating to domestic abuse safe accommodation and support services.
• Work closely with domestic abuse providers to manage contracts and grants, ensuring services deliver agreed outcomes.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy through awareness campaigns, training initiatives and service development activity.
• Undertake quality assurance visits and contract monitoring activities to ensure services are safe, compliant and delivering high-quality support.
• Build strong partnerships with providers, safeguarding teams, health colleagues, housing partners and voluntary sector organisations.
• Support investigations and the resolution of provider concerns, escalating issues where necessary to protect vulnerable people.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior managers, helping to inform strategic decision-making.

About You

• Has experience of safeguarding principles and practice.
• Understands the importance of partnership working and collaborative approaches.
• Has experience of developing productive relationships with service providers and stakeholders.
• Can analyse complex information from a variety of sources and use evidence to make informed decisions.
• Possesses excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals and communities

What we offer in return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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