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SalaryWe have a vacancy for a full time (37 hours) Placement Support Officer within the Children's Strategic Commissioning Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and fast-learning individual, with excellent interpersonal skills to work in the Children's Strategic Commissioning Service's placement team.
About the Role
This role provides support to the wider Strategic Commissioning Team. The Placement Support Officer will undertake activities across the full breadth of the commissioning cycle including contract assurance processes, supporting market engagement activities, performance and data analysis and responsibility for the development of contractual documentation.
About You
You will have a sound knowledge of commissioning and procurement processes and your role will include the commissioning of high quality residential and education placements for children and young people from independent and non-maintained providers.
You must be able to build effective relationships with a diverse stakeholder community, both internally and externally and a knowledge and understanding of the Children in Care (CiC), Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Children with Disabilities (CWD) teams would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good negotiation and analytical skills and will have exceptional attention to detail, whilst being able to work across a range of different work streams, displaying the necessary professionalism and confidence to work alongside and advise Senior Managers and Members.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Lisa Robinson, Senior Commissioning Officer by emailing lisa.robinson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
If you believe that you have the skills and experience to meet the requirements of the role, then we want to hear from you.
Applications close 25th February with interviews scheduled to take place 7th March.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
