BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: People’s Services

SERVICE: Strategic Commissioning

JOB TITLE: Commissioning Officer

GRADE: BG10

MANAGED BY:

RESPONSIBLE FOR: may be responsible for up to 3 administrative staff

Purpose of the Job

To improve outcomes for children and young people:

·  To work closely with the Children and Young People's Outcomes Board and Children & Young People’s Services to deliver Bristol's plans for children and young people to achieve key priorities;

·  To oversee key aspects of the commissioning and performance management of internal and external services for vulnerable children and young people;

·  To investigate and recommend ways of developing service users / children, young people and families participation in influencing the strategic planning and commissioning process;

·  To work with providers to monitor and enhance services to deliver effective impact on outcomes;

·  To lead on designated projects.

Key Job Outcomes

1.  To contribute to the delivery of the Children and Young People’s Plan in relation to prevention and early intervention outcomes.

2.  To establish Service level agreements, monitor and evaluate service provider performance, collate management information and report to the relevant lead commissioner on progress of services, particularly in relation to vulnerable groups.

3.  To prepare and present reports for appropriate Boards and other groups outlining options, management information etc which will inform the decision making process.

4.  To be the main point of contact between the Strategic Commissioning and Planning team and providers to provide advice, guidance and support in the development of services.

5.  To keep updated on new developments and best practice in the field preventative and early intervention services for children and young people.

6.  Develop structures for training and workforce development

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes.

General Accountabilities

A So far as is reasonably practicable , the post holder must ensure that safe working practices are adopted by employees and in premises/work areas for which the post holder is responsible to maintain a safe working environment for employees and service users. These are defined in the Corporate Health, Safety and Welfare Policy, departmental policies and codes of practice.

B. Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the City Council, and its commitment to equal opportunities

C. Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation / standards

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