AddressStrategic Commissioner – Health & Wellbeing
Grade 6 - £49,498 - £61,269 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Permanent, Full-time, 36.5 hours per week. The role is largely remote/home-based however the post holder would be required to work from Birmingham City Council buildings as business needs dictate.
About us
Do you want to make a difference for children, young people and families in Birmingham? Do you have a passion for co-production and involving citizens in decision making on local services?
Birmingham’s Children and Families Directorate are recruiting motivated professionals to support the Council’s long-term commitment to children, young people and their families. We are looking for bold professionals who want to join us in creating meaningful impact, with a number of permanent roles being created across the Directorate to support our vision for Birmingham as a city where children thrive.
If you are looking to work across a large, diverse city through an exciting, yet challenging time of transformation and improvement and have the passion to secure the very best opportunities for children and young people, join us, and lead a compassionate and dedicated team advocating for children and families across Birmingham.
About the role
In this role, you’ll be required to take key commissioning decisions and secure arrangements for supporting vulnerable children and families including managing early years commissioning (Health Visiting, School Nursing, Children Centres) working in close partnership with Public Health colleagues to deliver agreed priorities. You will also lead on the development of joint commissioning arrangements (including Speech & Language and Occupational Therapies) with health providers across Birmingham. You will represent the commissioning function of the Directorate across a range of stakeholders both internal and external and be a key point of contact between the City Council, the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) and health providers and community organisations across the city. You will lead and manage key programmes of activity, to achieve the City Council’s objectives and to deliver high quality outcomes for children, young people and families in Birmingham.
Putting children, young people and families across Birmingham first at all times, you’ll motivate, influence, and develop your team, representing the Council to external agencies, and managing a significant budget to ensure the best possible service and outcomes for children, young people and families. You will work closely with the Head of Strategic Commissioning to develop an integrated multi-disciplinary commissioning service with children, young people and families at its heart.
Ask anyone who works at Birmingham City Council what its like working here and the most likely response you will get is “challenging, fast paced yet rewarding”. “I have worked at Birmingham City Council for close to a year now and the ambition of our staff to do the very best for children and families every day despite current difficulties never ceases to amaze me! There is excellent support from leadership to design and transform services that are innovative and informed by evidence of what works for children and young people of Birmingham. There is never a dull moment at work, occasional curveballs and lots to keep you occupied, but there is also a phenomenal support system to get you through the toughest of days. They have also been supportive of work life balance and flexible working and I have found the environment nurturing of career growth and progression”. Debdatta Dobe, Head of Strategic Commissioning.
About you
An established professional with a degree level qualification in a relevant subject, you’ll have substantial experience of strategic commissioning including experience of health commissioning. You’ll have proven team management experienced and be driven, creative and a passionate advocate for children and young people. You’ll have experience of applying intelligence and working with complex information to inform key policy decisions and strategies. You’ll broker effective relationships with a wide range of colleagues, stakeholders, and external organisations, creating enduring partnerships that position the Council as a key voice of influence.
In return, we’ll match your commitment to us with opportunities to grow and develop your knowledge and experience in Commissioning as well as other rewarding career progression routes. We also offer competitive salaries and annual leave, membership of the local government pension scheme, and access to a variety of employee assistance programmes, to support the well-being of our workforce
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.
Closing date 22nd May 2024 at 23.59
Interviews for this post will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information
To learn more about this role or for an informal discussion, contact the hiring mangers Debdatta Dobe at debdatta.dobe@birmingham.gov.uk or Tina Hemingway at tina.hemingway@birmingham.gov.uk
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We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.
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.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken
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.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Job Description and Person Specification
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