About this opportunity
Have you ever considered working in Commissioning?
An exciting opportunity has arisen in a supportive, committed, and friendly team for a highly motivated individual to work in Strategic Commissioning.
The Commissioning teams support several services, including Adults Social Care & Housing, Children and Families, Disabled People (including mental health, learning disability and autism) and Public Health, delivering high quality services and outcomes for the citizens of Cumberland. Significant analytical support is required to make sure these services are commissioned in an effective & efficient manner, delivering value for money, whilst ensuring that the needs of Cumberland citizens continue to be met.
If successful, you will be responsible for supporting on aspects of the commissioning process, including developing market intelligence, and designing and conducting analysis to identify service gaps to inform the commissioning of services to meet the needs of the people of Cumberland.
This is a high-profile role and will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside a range of people, both within the Council and from other agencies (such as the NHS) throughout Cumberland. This will offer a real opportunity to see if a career in Commissioning is for you.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
This is an office-based role at Carlisle or Workington (to be negotiated with the successful candidate). Homeworking is currently permitted on an ad-hoc basis in line with business needs
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for innovative and motivated individuals with skills, knowledge, and experience in delivering projects, and who want to make a difference. You will need to be an effective communicator, be able to understand and interpret data, and deliver outcomes.
You do not necessarily need a background in social care but you will be ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative and will have a desire and ability to effect change and deliver.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sue Steele by email at Sue.Steele@cumbria.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and covering letter (of no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the criteria for this role.
Application and Interview information
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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