What we’re looking for…
We are looking for a candidate who will work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the council and within the community. You are approachable, professional, adaptable, and innovative. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the Childrens Strategic Commissioning Team at Bracknell Forest. The role is of significant strategic and commercial importance.
The successful applicant will effectively support the People Directorate to deliver a range of commissioning activities and drive the best outcomes and value for money for our residents.
What is it like working in our team…
Bracknell Forest Council is a brilliant organisation to work for. You can enjoy meaningful work, with friendly colleagues, who all share the same values and are working towards the same goal. We're an organisation that knows where we're going and we have a clear plan on how to get there. We are focused and forward-thinking, ensuring we always innovate, plan, and deliver exactly what is needed.
The benfits you will experience are...
An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Local government pension scheme.
A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…
Working predominantly from home the successful applicant will:
Effectively support the People Directorate and drive the best outcomes and value for money for our communities and residents.
Play a key role in the delivery of projects as part of the council’s Safety Valve Programme.
Hold responsibility for significant high value contracts, undertake commissioning reviews and change management.
Provide advice, support and review papers including clear options appraisals to senior managers and Assistant Directors throughout the council.
Form strong relationships and working partnerships in relation to commissioning and strategic development of service areas.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 23rd October 2024. The interview will involve a presentation relevant to your current role and personal achievements.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. Additionally, this approach allows the recruiting manager and the team to establish connections with potential team members.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview process, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Name: Manjit Hogston
Job Title: Strategic Commissioning Manager
Phone Number: 01344 352224
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
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