Salary Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship this role is not open to international sponsorship
As part of the ongoing transformation of our Inclusion and SEND services were creating a new opportunity to help shape high quality inclusive support for children and young people with SEND and those accessing Alternative Provision.
Were recruiting a Commissioning Officer a key role that will help strengthen service design delivery and impact across Lancashire.
About the role
In this role you will:
Work collaboratively with internal teams schools AP providers health partners and wider organisations to ensure services are safe inclusive and outcome focused.
Support the development of commissioning plans strategies protocols and service redesign.
Contribute to writing specifications supporting tender processes and monitoring provider performance.
Support effective referrals placements contract management and performance oversight.
This is a varied role within a supportive forward-thinking team where youll influence service development and drive positive change for children and young people.
Were looking for someone who:
Understands commissioning contract management and quality assurance.
Uses data confidently to support decision-making and improve services.
Builds strong collaborative relationships across the SEND and AP system.
Has experience in education SEND childrens services or a related field.
Is calm under pressure solution-focused and effective in both independent and multi-agency work.
Brings creativity insight and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
For an informal discussion please contact:-
Maxine Smith Commissioning Manager at or Lisa Taylor Senior Commissioning Manager at
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description/Person Specification
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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