Senior Commissioning Development Officer in London

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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southeast London, are looking for an experienced Senior Commissioning Development Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their integrated commissioning operations.

Position: Senior Commissioning Development Officer
Rate: £29.92 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (Nov 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose:

• To be responsible to the Strategic Commissioning & System Development Lead in Adults or the Head of Commissioning Practice and Development and support in Children’s and to relevant senior leaders in the service.

Job Duties:

• Leading on the development and delivery of strategies and action plans for the borough, contract manage performance of a specific range of business and operational services leading to good outcomes for service users.
• To be Senior Commissioning Development Officer with direct responsibility to delivery high quality integrated commissioning, produce strategies and action plans for the borough, manage the performance of a specific range of business and operational services and support that ensure the delivery of statutory duties and improved outcomes for people.
• To plan and develop communication strategies and briefings, for a wide range of audiences, including the community and members to ensure they are kept informed.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent by experience.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the role, which may include the Children Act 1989, the Health and Care Act 2022, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 1983 and Children’s and Families Act 2017, Deprivation of Liberties, statutory regulations and government guidance, and standards relevant to planning, commissioning, procuring, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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