Commissioning Engagement Officer
Posted 4 hours 36 minutes ago by Bournemouth Borough Council
Starting salary for this role is £34,434 (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
The Adult Social Care Long-Term Conditions Strategic Commissioning Team is part of the Wellbeing Directorate.
Role PurposeWe're looking for an ambitious, motivated and organised Commissioning Officer to join our Adult Social Care Commissioning Team. In this role you will contribute to the development and delivery of key commissioning priorities, helping to build a sustainable, high quality care market.
Key Responsibilities- Work closely with providers to shape and maintain a diverse, high quality, and sustainable care market.
- Build strong relationships with partners, understand market pressures, and support innovation to ensure flexible and reliable provision.
- Lead on the delivery of provider forums, workshops and engagement events to improve outcomes for adults.
- Interpret data, insights, and market trends to inform and strengthen commissioning decisions.
- Represent the Council as the primary point of contact for providers and partners.
- Support residential care markets to remain sustainable, high quality, and responsive to changing demand.
- Good understanding of the Adult Social Care sector.
- Confident presenting information to large groups in a clear and engaging way.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
- Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
- Ability to interpret, analyse and bring together data and information to support decision making.
- Skilled at building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience of working collaboratively across teams and services.
- Keen and dynamic approach, with a willingness to learn, adapt and drive improvements.
Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.