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Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Camden Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Admin & Finance Assistant this role will be: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote working The right candidate will: Active management of all block contract arrangements by ensuring accurate and timely information on placement and void activity is available to the ASC Placement Officers Liaison with providers on payment of invoices Financial reconciliations are maintained and budget planning forecasts are appropriately informed Point of control for the set-up of the finance modules in Mosaic, including new provider requests Supporting the implementation of rate changes where these are authorised by care management / commissioning colleagues Supporting commissioning colleagues where redesign is needed as a result of contract changes / commissioning models Provision of quality assurance on data across all modules within Mosaic to support timely and accurate reporting on relevant performance and management information We require the following: Candidate MUST have experience of managing a Social Care payment To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon,

About the role This is a senior leadership position responsible for the operational performance, quality, and strategic development of Kingsley's East region portfolio. You will provide visible, hands-on leadership to a cluster of Homes across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, driving a culture of high-quality, person-centred care alongside strong commercial performance. Reporting directly to the Co-Chief Operating Officer, you will be a key member of the Group's operational leadership team, contributing to business-wide strategy while owning the day-to-day performance of your region. Reports to: Co-Chief Operating Officer Key duties and responsibilities Operational Leadership Provide strategic and operational oversight for all care homes and services within the East region Support, coach and develop the operations Managers to deliver outstanding care and meet regulatory requirements Conduct regular structured visits to homes, maintaining a visible and accessible leadership presence Lead the operational response to any quality or compliance concerns, working closely with the Group's Quality team Quality & Compliance Ensure all homes in the region maintain or achieve CQC ratings of Good or Outstanding Drive continuous improvement in care quality, resident experience and clinical outcomes Oversee preparation for CQC inspections and lead the response to regulatory findings Embed Kingsley's values and care standards across every home in the region Commercial Performance Take ownership of regional occupancy, revenue and EBITDA targets Work with Business Development and Sales teams to maintain strong referral pipelines and occupancy levels Manage regional budgets, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising care quality Support fee negotiations and local commissioner relationships People & Culture Support recruitment, retention and succession planning at Home Manager and operation manager level across the region Foster a positive, inclusive culture that supports staff wellbeing and reduces turnover Work with People team to manage complex employee relations matters at regional level Champion Kingsley's values and embed them throughout the regional workforce Skills and attributes Essential Proven senior operational leadership experience in the care home or wider healthcare sector Track record of managing multiple sites or services simultaneously Strong working knowledge of CQC standards and the regulatory environment for adult social care Demonstrated ability to drive quality improvement and manage underperformance Commercially astute, with experience owning P&L or budget accountability Outstanding people leadership skills a developer of talent, not just a performance manager Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience operating at regional director level or equivalent Registered Manager qualification or equivalent clinical/care leadership background Familiarity with the care market and local commissioning landscape Experience supporting new home openings or acquisitions What will you gain? Competitive salary commensurate with experience Company car or car allowance Performance-related bonus Private healthcare on qualifying 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme

Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.

Short Breaks Coordinator Pay: 30.07 Per Hour PAYE / 40.53 Per Hour Umbrella. Location: Hackney, London Directorate: Children & Education (Disabled Children's Service) Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: ASAP Responsible For: 2x Short Breaks Service Support Officers, 1x Short Breaks Finance Officer Enhanced DBS Required About the Role Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for improving outcomes for disabled children and young people? The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a dedicated Short Breaks Coordinator to step into a vital maternity cover role. In this position, you will oversee the strategic and operational development of Hackney's short breaks program, managing an allocated 900k budget . You will ensure services are equitable, affordable, and highly accessible, while leading on crucial contract management, parent/carer participation, and upcoming service tenders. Key Responsibilities Service Leadership: Oversee the allocation of the 900k short breaks funding and drive improvements to make universal/mainstream settings more accessible. Contract & Financial Management: Lead contract monitoring activity to ensure compliance and high standards. Partner closely with finance teams to track expenditures, prevent over/underspends, and assist with the Disabled Children's Service Homecare tender. Team Management: Line manage and support a dedicated front-line team, including two Service Support Officers and a Finance Officer. Community Engagement: Coordinate the parent/carer participation strand, working closely with local parent forums, third-sector organizations, and health partners (NHS City & Hackney) to keep the "Local Offer" robust and updated. Continuous Improvement: Integrate the direct views of disabled children and their families into strategic planning, shaping the future short breaks offer based on usage data and feedback. What We Are Looking For Experience & Knowledge Significant experience working within or alongside services for disabled children, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges their families face (Desirable). Proven track record in contract management, commissioning social care/children's services, and managing substantial budgets. Experience line-managing front-line staff and driving high-performance teams. Strong background in inter-agency collaboration (Education/Social Care/Healthcare) and service user involvement. Deep knowledge of the policy agenda for disabled children and statutory sector challenges. Skills & Abilities Strategic Focus with Sharp Detail: Ability to keep your eye on high-level project goals while meticulously managing finance and performance data. Exceptional Communication: Confidence to engage sensitively and clearly with everyone from children and parents to senior management and elected Members. Data Literacy: Ability to interpret complex financial/performance data and translate it into high-quality reports. Resilience: Highly organized, proactive, and capable of working methodically under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Additional Requirements Very high standards of literacy and numeracy, alongside excellent IT skills (MS Office). A commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and challenging discrimination within an inner-city environment. Flexibility to attend occasional evening or out-of-hours events (with prior notice). A satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Criminal Records Bureau) check, medical clearance, and references. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Income Generation and Communications We are seeking an experienced fundraising and communications leader to drive sustainable growth, develop new income streams and strengthen organisational impact. Position: Head of Income Generation and Communications Salary: £30,600 (£51,000 FTE) Location: Essex (Hybrid Working) Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 17th July 2026 About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising or communications professional who wants to make a genuine difference in a values-led organisation. Reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer and working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will lead fundraising, public sector contracting and communications activity. From securing new income streams and developing strategic partnerships to increasing organisational visibility, you will play a key role in ensuring future sustainability and growth. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will combine strategic leadership with practical delivery, supporting a small and flexible team to maximise impact. Key responsibilities include: Leading fundraising, contract tendering and communications functions Developing and growing income from grants, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and statutory contracts Building strategic partnerships that strengthen services and expand reach Overseeing communications and marketing activity to increase awareness and engagement Provide leadership and support to a high-performing team. Report on performance and ensure income generation remains sustainable. About You You will be an experienced leader with a strong understanding of fundraising and relationship management. You may already be working at Head of level or be ready to take the next step in your career. You will bring: Experience across a range of fundraising disciplines, particularly grants, corporate and community fundraising Strong relationship-building and influencing skills Experience developing partnerships and identifying new opportunities Financial awareness and confidence managing budgets and resources Previous experience leading and developing teams Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach Experience of public sector tendering, commissioning or contract management would be advantageous. About the Organisation This values-led organisation supports autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives and be part of inclusive communities. With a strong focus on innovation, partnership working and improving outcomes, the organisation is committed to building sustainable services that enable people to thrive and achieve their aspirations. Benefits include flexible working options, pension scheme, training and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Blue Light Card and free on-site parking. Although this role is advertised on a part-time basis, increased hours may be considered for the right candidate. Conversations about flexible working and hours are welcomed during the interview process. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Head of Development, Head of Partnerships, Head of Income Generation, Fundraising Manager, Business Development Manager, Director of Fundraising, Head of Communications, Head of Marketing and Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships Manager. If you're passionate about creating sustainable growth and helping communities thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.

Purpose of the Role: To contribute to the realisation of the Council Plan and delivery of a diverse range of services for children, young people, their families and schools/academies through effective leadership, integration, strategic planning, management and professional supervision of Inclusion Services e.g., Behaviour Services (chairing the primary and secondary Behaviour and Attendance meetings), Education Welfare Service (encompassing attendance, child employment and child entertainment), Electively Home Educated students (252), the Fair Access Protocol and operational element of the virtual school officers. The commissioning, procurement and contract management of alternative provision within North East Lincolnshire.To manage, plan and coordinate the delivery of North East Lincolnshire Council's statutory responsibilities in relation to educational inclusive practice through the delivery of high quality, customer focussed outcomes and ensuring that they: Reflect the council's vision, policies and outcomes Are in line with national strategies, imperatives, standards and best practice Demonstrate responsiveness to local needs and issues To place children and young people including the welfare of the most vulnerable families in North East Lincolnshire and their needs at the heart of what we do and promote the effective engagement of children and young people in planning, delivering and improving services.To provide specialist advice, problem solving and support to special educational needs (SEN) decision making (SENART), and contribution to the development of the education strategy and transformation plans Main Responsibilities These should be placed in order of significance and usually there should not be more than 10 main responsibility statements. Strategic and operational leadership, planning and management of a range of services within Inclusion Services contributing to the achievement of Education Services' overall objectives with responsibility for brokering and fostering positive partnerships in education with responsibility for those young people at risk of exclusion. To drive the LA's ambition for good education in all schools and inclusive practice for all children, particularly those at risk of failure and exclusion. To monitor education provision and standards in partnership with alternative provision providers in the borough. Procurement, commissioning and contract management of alternative provision in North East Lincolnshire, including sufficiency of places. Lead an integrated multi-disciplinary team of 13 inclusion officers which involves providing direct professional and operational line management to specialist staff. Lead on statutory compliance and regular review of all service area wide policies including elective home education, penalty notices, digital safety and anti-bullying and the co-ordination and implementation of strategies in all of the service areas. To lead on the decision-making process through the chairing of the behaviour and attendance panels across phases, as well as the statutory Fair Access Protocol, thereby determining priorities across the various services and with all partners; maintain coordination and collaborative partnerships with neighbouring/national local authorities and all relevant stakeholders/partners. Responsible for the management of staff, budgets, contracts, and operational activities to ensure that statutory requirements, quality, performance, service and financial objectives are met in accordance with Government policy and the Council's financial regulations, procedures and frameworks. Devise and seek agreement, through relevant bodies and statutory forums, systems which facilitate the access to; school admission via the FAP; SEND, inclusion, CLA and EHE entitlements and requirements; codes or practice and local policies and protocols. Support the development and implementation of education strategic and transformation plans and outcomes into operational delivery plans, (which deliver within financial and resource constraints) Ensure that all statutory functions held by the Inclusion Service (incorporating attendance, exclusions, child entertainment, child employment and the fair access protocol) are realised and a high-quality service is provided to schools/academies and the local community. Lead advisor to Elected Members and the Senior Management Team on all aspects related to Inclusion Services, providing professional support and advice. To produce reports for the Council, Cabinet, Scrutiny and other committees. The post holder will chair multi-agency partnership and stakeholder meetings Contributes to the strategic direction of the Council and represents the Council on appropriate aspects of own service area at a regional and local level, Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected at this level

We are currently looking for an experienced Resident Engagement Officer to support the establishment and delivery of a new resident governance framework. This Resident Engagement Officer role will focus on creating and embedding five Housing Management Boards, ensuring residents play a meaningful role in shaping, scrutinising and improving housing services. The successful candidate will lead the development of the boards, establish governance arrangements, coordinate training programmes and work closely with residents and housing services to embed effective resident scrutiny. This Resident Engagement Officer position would suit someone with extensive experience in resident engagement, tenant participation or housing governance. The Role - Establishing five Housing Management Boards and embedding effective governance arrangements. - Drafting Terms of Reference, Codes of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreements. - Developing work programmes to support effective resident scrutiny. - Coordinating board meetings and ensuring appropriate administrative support. - Developing and commissioning induction and training programmes for board members. - Working with housing services to ensure boards receive the information required to scrutinise service delivery. - Producing reports, recommendations and updates arising from board activity. - Supporting residents to influence service design and delivery through meaningful engagement. - Using resident insight to inform service improvements and organisational decision-making. - Working with internal teams, resident representatives and external organisations to support the resident engagement programme. Key Requirements - Previous experience working within resident engagement, tenant participation or housing governance. - Experience establishing or supporting resident panels, boards or scrutiny groups. - Experience developing governance documents, including Terms of Reference and Codes of Conduct. - Experience designing and delivering resident engagement or training programmes. - Experience using customer insight and resident feedback to improve housing services. - Experience producing reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders. - Knowledge of resident involvement, consumer standards and social housing governance. - Experience working within a social housing or local authority environment. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Resident Engagement Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Footnote If you feel that this Resident Engagement Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Resident Engagement Officers, Tenant Participation Officers, Housing Governance Officers and Resident Involvement roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing engagement professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Head of Income Generation and Communications We are seeking an experienced fundraising and communications leader to drive sustainable growth, develop new income streams and strengthen organisational impact. Position: Head of Income Generation and Communications Salary: £30,600 (£51,000 FTE) Location: Essex (Hybrid Working) Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 17th July 2026 About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising or communications professional who wants to make a genuine difference in a values-led organisation. Reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer and working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will lead fundraising, public sector contracting and communications activity. From securing new income streams and developing strategic partnerships to increasing organisational visibility, you will play a key role in ensuring future sustainability and growth. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will combine strategic leadership with practical delivery, supporting a small and flexible team to maximise impact. Key responsibilities include: Leading fundraising, contract tendering and communications functions Developing and growing income from grants, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and statutory contracts Building strategic partnerships that strengthen services and expand reach Overseeing communications and marketing activity to increase awareness and engagement Provide leadership and support to a high-performing team. Report on performance and ensure income generation remains sustainable. About You You will be an experienced leader with a strong understanding of fundraising and relationship management. You may already be working at Head of level or be ready to take the next step in your career. You will bring: Experience across a range of fundraising disciplines, particularly grants, corporate and community fundraising Strong relationship-building and influencing skills Experience developing partnerships and identifying new opportunities Financial awareness and confidence managing budgets and resources Previous experience leading and developing teams Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach Experience of public sector tendering, commissioning or contract management would be advantageous. About the Organisation This values-led organisation supports autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives and be part of inclusive communities. With a strong focus on innovation, partnership working and improving outcomes, the organisation is committed to building sustainable services that enable people to thrive and achieve their aspirations. Benefits include flexible working options, pension scheme, training and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Blue Light Card and free on-site parking. Although this role is advertised on a part-time basis, increased hours may be considered for the right candidate. Conversations about flexible working and hours are welcomed during the interview process. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Head of Development, Head of Partnerships, Head of Income Generation, Fundraising Manager, Business Development Manager, Director of Fundraising, Head of Communications, Head of Marketing and Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships Manager. If you're passionate about creating sustainable growth and helping communities thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

Head of IT Transformation £80,000 - £90,000 + car Hybrid (Somerset 2 days/week) Job Purpose The Head of IT Transformation is accountable for driving technology-enabled change across the organisation, delivered primarily through a structured ecosystem of third-party suppliers and technology partners. This is not a traditional IT operations role. The successful candidate will be a commercially astute transformation leader who can define the technology change agenda, commission and govern delivery through external partners, and maintain clear accountability to the Executive and Board for outcomes, pace, and value for money. Reporting and Structure Reporting Line: Chief Financial Officer Direct Reports: IT Programme Manager, Project Manager, Business Analysis Manager, Data and Insights Manager Key Accountabilities Transformation Strategy and Roadmap • Own the organisation's technology transformation roadmap, aligned to business strategy and agreed with the Executive Team and Board. • Identify and prioritise change initiatives that drive operational improvement, service quality, and organisational resilience. • Translate business requirements into clear technology change briefs suitable for external delivery partners. • Maintain a forward view of the technology landscape, bringing relevant innovation and best practice to leadership attention. Supplier and Partner Governance • Act as the primary accountability owner for all third-party technology suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring contractual obligations, performance standards, and value for money are consistently met. • Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and ongoing contract management across the change portfolio. • Establish clear governance frameworks for partner-delivered programmes, including assurance gates, escalation routes, and executive reporting. • Manage supplier relationships at a senior level, holding partners to account for delivery quality and pace. Programme Oversight and Assurance • Maintain single-point accountability for the end-to-end delivery of the IT change portfolio, whether delivered internally or through third parties. • Ensure robust programme governance, risk management, and dependency oversight across all active workstreams. • Provide regular, board-ready assurance reporting on portfolio status, risks, investment, and outcomes. • Lead escalation management where supplier performance or programme risks require executive intervention. Stakeholder and Business Engagement • Act as the senior technology change interface for all Heads of Department, Operational Leads, and the Executive Team. • Ensure business functions are engaged, prepared, and supported through change, with technology adoption embedded effectively across services. • Build trusted relationships with non-technical colleagues, making technology change accessible and relevant to operational audiences. Financial Oversight • Own the IT transformation budget, including capex and opex across all change programmes. • Provide final sign-off on technology investment proposals and ensure spend is aligned to strategic priorities and delivers measurable return. About You You are a commercially minded technology transformation leader with a proven track record of governing complex, partner-delivered change programmes. You are as comfortable negotiating with a supplier as you are presenting to a Board, and you understand that in a third-party-led delivery model, clarity of requirements, strong governance, and commercial leverage are the levers that determine success. You do not need to be a hands-on technologist. You do need to be an expert at commissioning, managing, and holding accountable the people and organisations who are. Essential Experience and Skills • Proven track record of governing technology transformation programmes delivered by third-party suppliers and managed service partners. • Experience defining technology change roadmaps and translating business strategy into supplier-deliverable requirements. • Strong commercial acumen: supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management. • Experience preparing and presenting investment cases, portfolio dashboards, and assurance narratives to Executive and Board audiences. • Demonstrated ability to manage a complex portfolio of concurrent change initiatives, balancing pace, risk, and budget. • Confident stakeholder leader, able to influence at Executive and Board level and engage non-technical audiences across operations. • Experience managing and developing high-performing internal teams alongside external delivery partners. • Familiarity with IT governance frameworks, risk management, and change control best practice. Desirable • Familiarity with digital care, workforce, or back-office system transformation programmes. • PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, or APM/PMP qualification. Compensation and Benefits • Salary: Up to 90,000 per annum plus car allowance of 5,000 and annual bonus of 5%. • Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. • Leave: 28 days plus bank holidays, with additional days accruing after 5 years of service. • Pension: 7% matched contribution. • Private healthcare with BUPA. • Life cover: 2x salary. • Access to employee assistance programme, Wagestream, and retail discounts platform.

We have an opportunity for a dedicated Case Officer to join our Yorkshire casework team to manage and provide direct support, advice, and guidance to RBL beneficiaries across North and East Yorkshire on a wide range of issues including health, social care, employment, benefits, statutory support, and housing. Our Casework Services team plays a vital role at RBL in supporting the Armed Forces community, helping beneficiaries to lead better, more fulfilling lives. Each year, we assist around 12,000 people both in the UK and abroad. By collaborating with various departments within RBL and across a wide network of external partners, we ensure that our beneficiaries receive the support they need, regardless of their circumstances. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. Based in a friendly and established team, your role will be to ensure that beneficiaries receive appropriate welfare support and advice in an integrated and seamless way, providing a person-centred solution based on a thorough analysis of circumstances and needs. Reporting to the area Casework Services Manager, key responsibilities will include: - Manage casework support, providing direct support, advice and guidance to beneficiaries, - Assess beneficiaries' needs and draw on support from the regional specialist team and other providers as necessary, ensuring that support is made available in an integrated way that best meets the beneficiaries' needs - Support the Casework Services Manager and Head of Welfare in better understanding the needs of the beneficiaries in your area to inform the commissioning of specialist services - Advise beneficiaries of support which may be available to them and assist them in accessing this support as necessary - Work in close collaboration with other providers of welfare support services within the local area, developing an understanding of each other's services to facilitate appropriate referrals and support - Develop effective working relationships with other Legion services within the area in question (e.g Specialist Service teams, Recovery team, Branch Community Support supporters, care homes, Remembrance.). The role is primarily homebased and will have regular travel around the North and East Yorkshire area for meetings and visiting beneficiaries, therefore you will need to live in a location that allows reasonable travel around this area. There will also be occasional travel nationally to attend training or meetings. A valid UK Driving Licence is an essential requirement for this role. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check to be undertaken as part of the pre employment checks process. Employee benefits include - - 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days - Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% - Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role - Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice - Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives - Opportunities to volunteer - Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role. Interview Dates: week commencing 27th July 2026 We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Role : Senior Finance Officer - Children's Social Care (Local Government) Location : Hybrid Working, London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Payrate : 29.51 per hour (Umbrella) If you're a seasoned finance professional with a strong track record in Children's Social Care finance and Local Government budgeting, this role puts you right at the heart of one of London's most dynamic boroughs. Harrow is seeking a Senior Finance Officer who can bring expertise, precision, and confidence to a fast paced environment where financial decisions directly impact vulnerable children and families. The Opportunity: You'll play a key role in supporting the Children's Services directorate, providing high quality financial analysis, budget monitoring, forecasting, and strategic advice. This is a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to split your time between home and the Harrow Civic Centre. Key Responsibilities: Children's Social Care Finance - Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial modelling for placements, early help, safeguarding, and commissioning. Local Government Finance - Deliver accurate reporting, support budget holders, and ensure compliance with council financial regulations. Strategic Financial Support - Advise senior managers, contribute to savings plans, and support service transformation. Data & Reporting - Produce clear, insightful financial reports for senior leadership and stakeholders. Hybrid Collaboration - Work effectively across remote and on site settings with finance teams and Children's Services. About You: Proven experience in Children's Social Care finance within a UK local authority. Strong understanding of Local Government accounting, budget cycles, and financial frameworks. Confident communicator able to challenge, influence, and support senior stakeholders. Skilled in financial modelling, forecasting, and interpreting complex data. About Us : For nearly 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has excelled in providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. Recognized as one of The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized recruitment services. As an accredited 'Investor in People,' we focus on nurturing career progression and long-term relationships with our employees. Harrow Council stands as one of London's most diverse and culturally vibrant boroughs, ranking 12th largest in the city. Located just 10 miles from the heart of London, Harrow offers excellent transport connections via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail-providing easy access to the M1, M25, and A406. Important Information: Please note that the personal information you provide may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other unlawful conduct. If misconduct is identified, this may result in the denial of services or employment. Your personal details will also be used to verify your identity. For more information about how your data is handled and your rights, please visit (url removed).

Interim Procurement Officer, Public Health team 6 Months - On going Hybrid - 2 days in County Hall, Dorchester Neg depending on experience. Up to 500 a day Inside IR35 Background Emphasised the need for experience in using both the Probation Act and the Provider Selection Regime. The Public Health team at Dorset Council work very closely with the Public Health team at BCP Council and have many shared contracts. Most of these contracts are currently hosted by Dorset Council on behalf of both local authorities. The disaggregation of the former pan-Dorset public Health team in April 2025 has increased the complexity of commissioning arrangements and generated additional procurement work. We have identified a need for additional procurement capacity to help manage the high volume of contract changes and new contracts that are required. Some work will be led by Dorset Council with other projects led by BCP Council. Work required in the next 12 months includes: Support for the project to reprocure of the pan-Dorset sexual health contract for implementation in April 2027 (being led by BCP Council) Preparatory work to reprocure the Children and Young People Public Health service (current contract ends Sept 2027) Health improvement services projects - AI text messaging, NRT supply, Vape supply, digital platform and IT infrastructure, community weight management services, digital health checks. Most, but not all contracts are subject to the regulations of the Provider Selection Regime. Purpose of role To work closely with commissioning leads from both Dorset Council and BCP Council to provide additional procurement capacity within the Public Health team. To ensure that key procurement activities being led by Dorset Council are delivered on time and are effective, efficient, compliant and meet the needs of the two local authorities. To fulfil a bridging role with procurement colleagues within the Dorset Council central procurement team to ensure that all appropriate governance requirements are met for each individual project. To build internal organisational experience of using the Provider Selection Regime. To ensure that all spend on goods and services delivers best value for Dorset residents, including the enhancing the opportunity for positive impact on social value measures. Supervision Reporting to: Consultant in Public Health / Head of Programmes Matrix management through the Dorset Council Procurement team (Senior Procurement Officer, Greg Jackson). Essential Criteria CIPS Foundation level 4 or equivalent experience. Detailed knowledge of both the Procurement Act and the Provider Selection Regime and experience of procurement projects using both in a public sector setting. Ability to lead end-to-end procurements and operate confidently within local authority governance. Experience of leading on complex, high risk procurement projects in excess of 500k. Experience of working in local authority setting and understanding of corporate governance arrangements and processes in this setting. Understanding of contract law. Knowledge of public sector procurement best practice. Knowledge of project management. Ability to apply strategic procurement processes, tools and techniques and an understanding of how to select and apply them to best effect. Knowledge and experience of procurement in the context of Public Health mandated services (desirable). Strong communication skills. Length of contract 6 months initially with potential for extension dependant on performance and impact of role. Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Education Capital and Place Planning Officer North Northamptonshire Purpose of the job To ensure the Councils meet their statutory duty to secure sufficient education provision across North Northamptonshire: Planning and reviewing of demand across the area Contributing to the commissioning and establishing of new places in consultation with other statutory bodies. Contributing to the development and on-going review of policies and procedures in respect of the planning and commissioning of 0-25 educational provision in line with established and changing national policies. Facilitate the conversion process whereby maintained schools become academies, operating independently from the County Council. The Education Capital and Place Planning Officer will support the council s delivery of its statutory duty to provide sufficient school places by identifying need and the determination of how school places should be provided through the delivery of new capital projects. To find out more information please contact Billy at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Procurement Officer Contractor Requirements Manchester office 2 days per week / Work from home 3 days per week £370 per day umbrella Initial period of up to 3 months Job Summary To be a proactive and solution focused team member of Legal and Democratic Services and working closely with the clients Procurement Manager, senior solicitor and officers within relevant business areas. To provide efficient, effective and high-quality support in public procurement, in compliance with applicable legislation and internal governance frameworks ensure the efficient and systematic procurement of goods and services effective monitoring of contracts development of transparent tendering schedules and good record keeping providing advice on best methods of public procurement and contract design developing best practice in relation to commissioning and public procurement. Role requirements • Develop and advise on public procurement, commissioning and contract management strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and internal governance frameworks. Identify opportunities for better procurement • Ensure the clients achieves best value by supporting and where directed managing on specific exercises relating to the procurement of goods, services and works • Engage and support managers by providing guidance on technical procurement matters, including advising on appropriate procurement mechanisms, preparing tender documentation, undertaking tender evaluation including the pre-qualification of suppliers, checking contractual terms/conditions, interviewing, liaising and negotiating with potential suppliers, responding to procurement challenges and producing outcome reports for management, where applicable • Support the client in identifying opportunities through procurement routes to deliver savings, maximise income and deliver continued improvement through the use of its resources. • Promote the most efficient means of procurement activity • Ensure corporate adherence to best practice contract monitoring procedures to ensure that contractors are achieving and evidencing key tasks, outcomes and performance targets set by the clients and have the appropriate work programmes to support them. • Provide periodic reports to Operational Board Team and Senior Management Team outlining contract, procurement and monitoring activity, including financial and contractual performance aspects when directed by the Procurement Manager or Head of Legal and Democratic Services • Ensure the client is compliant with the law in relation to its public procurement activity • Work with the Procurement Manager and Senior Solicitor to ensure that there is a transparent register of contracts and a retendering work schedule covering all significant value transactions for all client activities. • Promote good administration throughout the client in respect of procurement and contract management. • Produce procurement and contract information to meet the requirements of the Transparency Code • When directed by the Procurement Manager, undertake the system owner role for the Delta e-procurement and contract management systems, including development, testing and implementation of upgrades, resolving queries and providing user training. • Undertake any other such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services Skills and Experience • Proven technical experience within public procurement, track record of delivering services across the whole organisation. • MCIPS (minimum level 4) or an equivalent professional qualification. Please note we will also accept those candidates who are working towards the minimum qualification requirement. • Sound working knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations and legislation within public procurement. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences. • Ability to translate technical concepts and provide specialist guidance and advice to others. • Up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards etc.) that affect public procurement. • Delivery focussed, with the ability to prioritise and excellent organisational skills

Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join the Children with Disabilities team 0-18, based in Thanet. Atleast 3 years permanent experience working in a Local Authority is required. Purpose of the Job: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes, directorate budget limits and the requirements of the strategic framework and/or lead commissioning framework relating to the procurement of services. Provide and ensure the availability of adequate advocacy arrangements to assist service users towards self-determination of their personal assistance arrangements. Identify and where appropriate manage any safeguarding and quality of care issues in line with directorate policy and practice requirements, taking forward appropriate actions and communication with supervisor / line manager/ other directorate officers and develop investigating officer skills. Ensure that service users are empowered throughout the assessment, are at the centre of the decision making process and have control over their lives. Develop good working relationships with Education and Health staff to contribute to Education, Health and Care plans and other individual plans to ensure that positive outcomes for children and young people are achieved. In order to develop a holistic response, where appropriate, initiate and develop close working partnerships with Reviewed Sept 2016 other agencies: District Councils, voluntary agencies, the commercial and private sectors. Research and maintain a knowledge base of what resources are available in the local community in order to inform decision making on service users' care packages. Communicate effectively with clients and families on a range of issues. Be able to manage difficult situations and problems, promote independence including information, benefit maximisation, support services and equipment in order to inform the range of choices available when a person comes to develop their package of support and manage risk. Take into account issues of mental capacity and duty of care as agreed with a supervisor. Maintain a personal awareness of legislation relevant to children and adults, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to the Children Act 1989, Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000, Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and any other relevant legislation and case law in order to apply a strong evidence base to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery. Maintain and keep accurate electronic records using the Social Care electronic system. Write and verbally present reports for formal meetings including reviews, case conferences and court proceedings. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Senior & Development Management Officer Northampton Contract Depending on role Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a senior Development Management Officer and also a Development Management Officer. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Senior Development Management Officer £38.89 per hour PAYE or £50 per hour limited paid via Umbrella company inside IR35 This role works across the Planning Policy function area. The postholder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Policy Service. Policy: Effectively lead on projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support policy development. Support the delivery of Council s planning policy function, ensuring guidance is up to date by planning and participating in projects and work streams including researching and writing policy, consultation and engagement exercises and assisting in taking those projects and work streams through the milestones to external examination where necessary. Assisting in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice, preparing appeal statements, appearing at hearings and answering enquiries from applicants, their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters, advising other departments as required. Principal responsibilities Policy: 1. Lead or assist on a number of projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support in developing policy, and other planning and design guidance, based upon appropriate evidence, involving stakeholders and the public in policy development and taking draft policy through formal adoption processes, including preparing for Key Decisions and Examinations in Public as necessary 2. Lead or assist in the undertaking research to provide a sound and up to date evidence base for policy development for both North Northamptonshire as a whole and for specified places as a key element of place shaping. 3. Lead or assist in projects to deliver local plan objectives, in relation to a topic or a spatial area 4. Maintaining a broad knowledge of the policy issues across North Northamptonshire and developing specialist knowledge in certain aspects according to business needs, preparing briefings for senior officers, managers and Councillors. 5. Providing guidance and support for communities considering or preparing neighbourhood plans. 6. To lead or assist in the facilitation of the preparation of public participation exercises and other forms of community engagement, including representing the Council at exhibitions and meetings 7. Maintain databases and monitoring systems. Analysing evidence and drawing out trends, patterns and characteristics for both the unitary area as a whole and specified places in need of policy development. 8. Providing policy observations on more complex applications for planning permission, advice to other Council departments, and working on corporate projects as required, including the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. 9. Preparing statements and other materials for appeals and prosecutions, and to appear as the Council s representative at inquiries, hearings and court. 10. Assist on work on Special Projects which may from time to time arise. 11. To write commissioning briefs and support the procurement of professional consultants to advise the Council on technical matters essential to support plan making. 12. To assist in developing the application of Information Technology in the planning policy process, including the Council s Geographical Information System. Development Management Officer. £31.20 per hour PAYE or £40 per hour limited paid via Umbrella company inside IR35 This role works across the functions of Planning Policy and Development Management and Enforcement. The postholder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Service. Policy: Effectively lead on projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support policy development. Support the delivery of Council s planning policy function, ensuring guidance is up to date by planning and participating in projects and work streams including researching and writing policy, consultation and engagement exercises and assisting in taking those projects and work streams through the milestones to external examination where necessary. Assisting in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice, preparing appeal statements, appearing at hearings and answering enquiries from applicants, their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters, advising other departments as required. Development Management and Enforcement: To implement the policies and procedures of the Council with regard to the management of development. Ensure the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities such as appeals, in accordance with national and local performance targets. To investigate, assess and take appropriate action in respect of alleged breaches of planning control to safeguard the environmental quality and amenities of North Northamptonshire, and maintain public confidence in the planning system. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for Social Workers to join the Children's Social Work Team. Previous experience is required working in Children's Social Work Team. KCC has various positions available across Kent. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi-agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes, directorate budget limits and the requirements of the strategic framework and/or lead commissioning framework relating to the procurement of services. Provide and ensure the availability of adequate advocacy arrangements to assist service users towards self-determination of their personal assistance arrangements. Identify and where appropriate manage any safeguarding and quality of care issues in line with directorate policy and practice requirements, taking forward appropriate actions and communication with supervisor / line manager/ other directorate officers and develop investigating officer skills. Ensure that service users are empowered throughout the assessment, are at the centre of the decision making process and have control over their lives. Develop good working relationships with Education and Health staff to contribute to Education, Health and Care plans and other individual plans to ensure that positive outcomes for children and young people are achieved. In order to develop a holistic response, where appropriate, initiate and develop close working partnerships with other agencies: District Councils, voluntary agencies, the commercial and private sectors. Research and maintain a knowledge base of what resources are available in the local community in order to inform decision making on service users' care packages. Communicate effectively with clients and families on a range of issues. Be able to manage difficult situations and problems, promote independence including information, benefit maximisation, support services and equipment in order to inform the range of choices available when a person comes to develop their package of support and manage risk. Take into account issues of mental capacity and duty of care as agreed with a supervisor. Maintain a personal awareness of legislation relevant to children and adults, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to the Children Act 1989, Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000, Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and any other relevant legislation and case law in order to apply a strong evidence base to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery. Maintain and keep accurate electronic records using the Social Care electronic system. Write and verbally present reports for formal meetings including reviews, case conferences and court proceedings. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Brokerage Support Officer needed in SW London The rate is £19.92ph PAYE This is a temporary role The reference number is: RQ The successful candidate will source, negotiate and broker all care placements, extra care and domiciliary care packages for service users with more complex needs within and outside the established commissioning and procurement frameworks click apply for full job details

Senior Commissioning Officer - Children's Services An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commissioning Officer to join a Children's Commissioning Team on a full-time basis (37 hours per week). This role offers hybrid working arrangements and the chance to make a real impact for children and young people. The role Lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of commissioning plans for children and young people Deliver a focus on Short Breaks for children with SEND, and the Advocacy and Independent Visiting service Manage full tender and retender exercises, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and value for money Work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes and whole system change Key responsibilities Develop and commission Short Breaks provision for children with SEND Overhaul and retender the Advocacy and Independent Visitor service at pace Report on progress and delivery at senior board level Support the co-development of service offers with children, young people and partners Candidate requirements In-depth knowledge of national issues and programmes relevant to children and young people's services Proven experience commissioning Short Breaks provision Strong skills in needs assessment, performance management, monitoring and reporting Background in service development, programme management and financial oversight Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders The offer A rewarding and impactful role shaping services for children and young people Flexible working and a hybrid model Supportive team culture and environment

We are currently recruiting for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities officer. This is a remote role working 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. An immediate following a successful vetting and compliance process. The role is to ensure that the needs of young people are met in an integrated, coherent and sustained manner as part of the SEND team, by providing direct support and working with specialist services, to include children and young people with SEND and their families, SEND teams, colleges, schools and settings and external partner organisations. You will be line managed by the SEND Lead Officer and be working with schools, colleges and settings to identify children and young people with SEND, identifying how needs will be met and outcomes achieved. You will undertake necessary assessments of need, including Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment, and participating in multi-agency meetings to address the special educational needs and disabilities, as affecting the education of children and young people and their families, acting as lead professional, as required by the Commissioning Hub. The preparation of drafts and writing EHC plans; ensuring that these are of a high quality, using person centred approaches, focusing on outcomes and ensuring that they identify and meet the needs of the child or young person and their families and reflect their aspirations. Maintaining children and young peoples' records in line with the required procedures and standards. Working in accordance with recognised safeguarding policies and procedure.