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Commissioning Officers x 3
1 x Permanent - Full Time 37 hours per week
2 x Fixed Term/Secondment 12 Months - Full Time 37 hours per week
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's services? Do you thrive in a role where you can connect with people, influencing improvements that truly matter? If, the answer is yes, we've got an exciting opportunity for you.
The Children's Commissioning Team has a wide-ranging agenda in delivering key strategic programmes and plays an important role in driving change and innovation to improve children and young people's futures. We are seeking to recruit 3 Commissioning Officers to join our small, supportive and busy team on an ambitious programme of transformation.
1 post is available as a permanent position and 2 are for a fixed term of 12 months which may be taken as a secondment - ideal for anyone not yet, but interested in becoming a commissioner with transferable skills in communication, engagement, negotiation, data analysis, report writing and reflection.
The roles will play a vital part in the development of exciting initiatives which involve co-design with those who use services and our partners, developing specifications, determining routes to market, working with procurement colleagues and ongoing provider relationship management.
We are looking for people with a passion for making a positive difference by bringing new ideas and approaches to how we deliver our services. You will be a team player, able to work collaboratively across a complex system with multiple partners to bring about change. If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting time for children's services in Devon, then come and join us.
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* DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
* Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
* For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page