Are you a Commissioning Officer with experience in SEND? If so, check out this new role!

Hamptons are working with the London Borough of Waltham Forest in the search for their next interim.

The Role: SEND Commissioning Officer
– Lead the commissioning of services for children and young people with SEND, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice.
– Conduct comprehensive needs analyses, gathering and analyzing data to inform commissioning decisions.
– Develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts with external providers to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of children, young people, and their families.
– Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including service providers, local authority colleagues, health professionals, educational institutions, and families, to ensure a joined-up approach to service delivery.
– Collaborate with finance teams to manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and efficient use of resources.
– Evaluate the impact of commissioned services through data analysis and feedback from service users, adapting and improving services as needed.
– Ensure that the voice of children, young people, and families is central to all commissioning activity.

About You:
– Experience in a commissioning, contract management, or procurement role, ideally within the SEND, education, or health sectors.
– Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, policies, and best practice within the UK.
– Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
– Proven ability to manage budgets, analyse data, and assess the effectiveness of services.
– A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to the evolving needs of service users.
– Strong commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

What’s On Offer: £55.56 per hour (£416 per day), ASAP Start date

Recruitment Timeline: Applications close Monday 25th November at 2pm, followed by MS Teams interviews and an ASAP start date

To apply, please complete the below form and include an up to date CV. Or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Beckie on rebecca@hamptonsresourcing.com or 01926 356542.
Hamptons is passionate about equality, and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process