Full Description
SEND Commissioner and Brokerage Officer required to join a Local Authority in West London for a minimum 3-6 month contract.
You will join a busy team and will have a key role in ensuring the development and implementation of procurement functions, including writing service specifications, developing and implementing outcome monitoring frameworks, participating in tendering processes, managing contracts and ensuring compliance with contract procedure rules.
You will need to have a keen eye for detail and be well organised and disciplined in your approach to work as a key requirement of this role will be working to maintain a database of INMSS, ISP and other Special Independent schools/Academies either used or potentially could be used by the Council. You will manage a number of key data sets and records including keeping up to date records of Ofsted Inspections, costs, designations of provision, number of available places and provision available for learners (including health and social care, therapies, etc).
The successful candidate for this role will be an established Commissioning Officer with extensive experience gained within a Local Authority setting. You will need excellent contracts knowledge and the ability to manage multiple procurements working to specific deadlines.
Our client is based in West London, will offer hybrid working and a rate of at least £350/day (umbrella).