Chichester (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£53350 - £57005 per annum
37 hours per week
Want to make a difference?
Adult Social Care is committed to making a difference to the people of West Sussex. We are looking for people who get things done. An experienced and exceptional Commissioning Manager who can lead on projects alongside external service providers and internal teams to develop key areas of our business. This post will have a specific focus on managing commissioning projects to improve services for vulnerable older people who have Care Act eligible care and support needs.
About you
You will be a highly motivated person with well developed analytic, literacy, numeracy, problem solving and project management skills which enable you to produce technical reports which make evidence-based recommendations. You will have a strong understanding of the important role that Adult Social Care can play in people's lives and a commitment to making the customer experience better. You will know how to work collaboratively with people across a large, complex organisation, using developed communication, organisational, interpersonal and persuasion skills to build consensus for change and to successfully embed new ways of working. You will have the ability to use qualitative and quantitative evidence-based solutions and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do. You will have experience or an excellent understanding of working in a public sector environment.
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Strong project management experience
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to analyse data effectively
- Experience in Commissioning in adults social care setting (or relevant setting)
- Demonstrable success in leading and managing a team
- Have the ability to use qualitative and quantitative evidence-based solutions
- Experience or an excellent understanding of working in a public sector environment.
- A degree or equivalent qualification or experience which demonstrates that level of applied knowledge and understanding to deliver the role.
About Us
The Older People's Commissioning Team, part of West Sussex County Council's Adults Social Care Department, works with a range of resident representatives, service providers and internal teams to commission services that support older people with care needs to live the lives they want to lead. In this role, you will be an important part of the work, ensuring that services and solutions are available to people across the county to meet the care and support needs of our residents.
Take a look at our Commissioning campaign page for further information on the work of the commissioning teams - .
To apply applications should be made by uploading your CV and an accompanying support statement that clearly sets out how you meet each of the skills, qualifications and experience required for the role, which can be found in the attached job description on the West Sussex application page. Please be mindful when you complete your application that you will be shortlisted based on your demonstration of how you meet the criteria required for the role. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.