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Senior Commissioning Officer

Employer
Birmingham City Council
Location
10 Woodcock St, Aston, Birmingham, B7 4BL
Salary
£35,745-£43,857
Closing date
29 Nov 2021
Reference
BCC002129

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Commissioning
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Fixed Term

***This role is part-funded by European Social Fund (ESF)***

The PURE project is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and is now in its second phase of delivery. The project continues to bring together a range of coordinated interventions which will assist the needs of vulnerable Birmingham Citizens. The project will continue to deliver to vulnerable people aged 29 + with multiple and complex barriers who, because of their vulnerability are distant from the labour market. As part of its second phase of delivery, the project team was successful in securing additional funds to grow the existing team to cater for the additional demand in the service and ensure delivery. The PURE project is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and is now in its second phase of delivery. The project continues to bring together a range of coordinated interventions which will assist the needs of vulnerable Birmingham Citizens. The project will continue to deliver to vulnerable people aged 29 + with multiple and complex barriers who, because of their vulnerability are distant from the labour market. As part of its second phase of delivery, the project team was successful in securing additional funds to grow the existing team to cater for the additional demand in the service and ensure delivery.

The main focus for this post would be to manage the 8 external contractors and the 2 delivery partners of the PURE project to ensure they achieve their agreed targets and to work closely with them to overcome challenges and mitigate any poor performance issues they face in these challenging times. The postholder will support the existing Project Manager and wider team to ensure the overall project performs well by robustly managing the providers and thus ensuring the overall contract Birmingham City Council (BCC) holds with the Department Work and Pensions (DWP) is delivered well. The postholder will offer real time solutions to issues facing the providers/contractors and will act as the conduit between them and BCC, thus allowing effective contract management. Experience in working in a challenging environment, understanding of EU policy and procedures is preferred but not essential. The vison, principles and values are reflected through this job description. It describes the collective responsibilities and activities of Grade 5 (GR5) officers within the Commissioning Team to meet business need.

Contract Management of a portfolio of external and internal contracts.

Develop strategies for planning, forecasting and monitoring supplier performance against pre-determined milestones, to ensure that contractual obligations and KPIs are met, taking corrective action where targets are not met.

Effective management of contracts to ensure and demonstrate that suppliers are performing to the agreed standards and terms stated in the contract.

To take a lead role in commissioning, contract management, policy and planning activity across Birmingham with responsibility for specific agendas.

To provide high-level support in the delivery of a sufficiency of effective, high quality and evidence-based services of a reasonable cost, accessible and appropriate to service users, through the application of commissioning techniques, e.g. market management.

To take delegated responsibility for the effective utilisation of resources across a range of service variants in order to match the needs of individuals and populations and provide value to the Council and partners.

“Interviews for this post will take place virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information”

For informal enquires please contact Shamas Khan, PURE Employment Lead (Senior Commissioning Officer), 07477823066, shamas.khan@birmingam.gov.uk

Ref: BCC002129

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

 

“Right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicants.  All non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council and must have an approved visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) before any employment offer can be confirmed. Unless they are an EEA or Swiss citizen or their family members, already living in the UK by 31 December 2020, then they will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) instead.”

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Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.   We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Information for applicants with a disability

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer.  We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).

If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.

The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. 

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision.  We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

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Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
West Midlands
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United Kingdom

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