This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the Adults Strategic Commissioning Team at Bracknell Forest. Working predominantly from home the successful applicant will:
- effectively support the People Directorate and drive the best outcomes and value for money for our communities and residents
- deliver a range of commissioning activities relating to all aspects of the commissioning cycle in a professional and effective way
- play a role in the development of commissioning strategies across Supported Living, Home Care, Mental Health and Nursing & Residential services
- undertake work that is varied, complex and time critical across a range of services prioritising work accordingly
- Lead and manage change across the organisation
- work as part of a highly motivated, respected and successful team as well as independently
You will report to different managers in relation to different aspects of your work plan and you will operate within a flexible pool of resource to deliver the Council’s commissioning priorities. The role is of significant strategic and commercial importance.
Bracknell Forest Council is a forward thinking and supportive organisation to work for. You can enjoy meaningful work, with friendly colleagues, who share the same values and are working towards the same goals. We are focused, committed and hard-working, ensuring we always innovate, plan-ahead and deliver exactly what is needed.
We are looking for an individual who can be creative, draw together all available resources, collaborate with team members and adapt to overcome obstacles. The Strategic Commissioning Team is well established and leads on change and innovation to meet identified need and achieve measurable outcomes. You will be joining a stable existing staff team in a newly created post to further the achievements and development of the team and build on their established reputation. If you are looking for your next challenge and want to work in a supportive forward-thinking organisation Bracknell Forest’s Strategic Commissioning Team is your next opportunity.
Reporting to the Strategic Commissioning Manager you will:
- ensure all aspects of the commissioning cycle are implemented in a consistent, safe and efficient way to support excellent outcomes for our residents and outstanding value for money
- Manage a portfolio of projects ensuring delivery to the project plan, facilitating & leading project groups and ensuring accountability to tasks to ensure the completion of timely objectives
- hold responsibility for significant high value projects, commissioning reviews, change management and contract management
- provide advice, support and review papers including clear options appraisals to senior managers and Assistant Directors throughout the council
- form strong relationships and working partnerships in relation to commissioning and strategic development of service areas
- Ability to make the post your own, combining self-guided work as well as working in a strategic forward-thinking team
- Opportunity to make significant strategic recommendations on high value projects
- An inclusive and supportive working environment
- Flexible working opportunities
- A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre
- Internal sports and social club opportunities
- Discounted leisure centre and gym membership
- An interest free loan for a rail season ticket
We are looking for a candidate who will work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the council and within the community. You are approachable, professional, adaptable, and innovative. You will have experience of commissioning in an adult arena as well as managing change within a Social Care environment. You will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the application of commissioning approaches to analyse current provision, design future service and mobilise and deliver sustained improvements and outcomes. Experience of project management, tendering and procuring significant services across Adult Services is highly desirable. You will be a skilled and influential communicator, who has effective problem-solving skills and excel at making things happen.
You are a life-long learner, always looking for better ways of doing things. You will have a passion for achieving the best possible outcomes and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. You will secure the best value for money and make the most of limited resources. You will have a passion for the most vulnerable of our society knowing you are able to make a difference. You will work in a manner that instils confidence, trust, and credibility.
Professional expertise and experience in commissioning, market development and contracting in relation to an Adult Senior Commissioning role.
As a value driven organisation we will be recruiting an individual able to demonstrate the values and behaviours required to become an effective member of the team.
An outstanding confident communicator who is self-motivated with ambition to succeed.
Interview date to be confirmed.
The interview will involve a presentation relevant to your current role and personal achievements.
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Ben Sladden - Commissioning Manager
Tel.: 01344 351938
Email: Ben.Sladden@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
As part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
No agencies please.
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.