Commissioning Contracts Officer X2 Homelessness Job In Manchester

Temporary Commissioning & Contracts Officer x2 – Homelessness Reference no: Manchester 0008 F73C / 1 Pay rate: £19.09 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 35 Monday – Friday, normal working hours This opening assignment is for 2-3 months City: MANCHESTER Office based role Standard DBS required for this role The purpose of this role is to play a critical role in delivering a range of commercial or commissioning services to a consistently high standard. The services will deliver value for money and ensure commercial viability in line with financial regulations in order to meet the needs of local communities as well as the priorities of the Council. Responsible for supporting the delivery of a portfolio of commissioning work, including developing service specifications, performance monitoring frameworks and monitoring targets and for the development of enhanced business management practice to deliver high quality contract compliance and/or improved commercial performance for the service. Support the efficient and timely move on from across commissioned accommodation services, including from Housing Related Support (HRS), A Bed Every Night (ABEN), and the Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme (RSAP). Work in partnership with providers, partners, customers and colleagues, to stimulate local communities to develop and provide personalised and flexible services that deliver good outcomes for customers. Key responsibilities:

• Ensure the development of a strategic approach to resource planning, procurement and commissioning in order to deliver a cost-effective and efficient service. This may be through contract management and service commissioning, or through the management of a business unit.
• Provide expertise on commercial performance management and reporting issues to help ensure that customer needs are met, services improve, value for money is increased and performance against identified performance indicators improves. In particular improve outcomes around positive move-on from commissioned accommodation services.
• Support the Homelessness Commissioning team to commission delivery partners and provide expert consultancy support as appropriate via the appropriate framework.
• Take a lead role in the analysis of current practice, including benchmarking against models and options, and ensuring that consistency is maintained across the piece.
• Where appropriate, deliver quality assurance arrangements to support outcome driven commissioning; monitor the stages of the contract management process within the context of financial regulations and relevant legislation, and ensure contractual arrangements, targets and objectives are delivered within agreed timescales.
• Oversee the production of effective and accurate management information, ensuring that this is produced accurately and consistently to strict deadlines.
• Effectively engage with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the highest standard of service delivery.

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