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Commissioning Manager

Employer
Worcestershire County Council
Location
Worcester, Worcestershire
Salary
£37,724 - £40,506 pro rata
Closing date
4 Oct 2021
Reference
REC001716

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Management
Contract Type
Part time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

Job Title: Commissioning Manager
Salary: £37,724 - £40,506 pro rata
Part-Time: up to 28 hours
Location: Worcester
Permanent 


The Role

Social care is in the spotlight. As we adjust to the changes brought by Covid-19, the provision of best quality services, supporting the most vulnerable in society, has never been more important.

At Worcestershire County Council, the People Directorate Commissioners are working with a wide range of partners across social care and health to deliver our strategy - ensuring Worcestershire residents are healthier, live longer, have a better quality of life and remain independent for as long as possible.

Our organisation encourages its people to make a positive difference and our vision and values - customer focus, "can do" culture, freedom within boundaries - are at the very centre of everything we do. Joining our team now will provide the opportunity to build something special, reshaping and commissioning high quality, value for money services that tangibly improve outcomes for adults in Worcestershire. 

Following recent recruitment and successful appointments to a number of roles in the team, we are now seeking to recruit an outstanding, motivated Commissioning Manager to join our team on a part-time basis (up to 28 hours per week). 

Worcestershire County Council is a special place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming work environments where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the county.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people who are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including flexible working arrangements, a generous annual leave allowance increasing with service, pay progression through multiple increments, a Local Government pension scheme and Learning and Development opportunities.


Disability Confident

We are inclusive – this is really important to us and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

There are 7.6m working age people who have a disability or health condition. We’re tapping into this talent pool. 

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. 


Applying:

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.


Application Closing Date: Monday 4th October 2021, 
Anticipated Interview Date: week commencing 18th October

Company

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

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While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you.  Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

Notes for applicants

When you click 'apply', you will be re-directed to Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

To submit your application, you will need to login to our site (this is a separate login to WM Jobs).

First time applicants will be asked to create a new account.  Please note, you are only able to view the Job Description and Person Specification on the WM Jobs board not via Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. 

Contact details: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 846666
Location
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom

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