Commissioning & Quality Assurance Officer

As a SEND Senior Commissioning & Quality Assurance Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking commissioning activities that support the vision and priorities of Birmingham's Strategy for Children and Young People and Young Adults (CYP) with SEND and its relentless drive for improving outcomes for children and young people across the city. You will also be responsible for monitoring and supporting commissioned SEND services to meet contract requirements with a focus on quality and performance. Reporting to the SEND Commissioning & Quality Assurance Manager, you will manage a team of commissioning officers and develop and implement robust quality assurance processes across all commissioned placements to ensure services deliver the best outcomes for CYP. You will be responsible for managing the quality assurance of SEND placements including the on-going development of positive working relationships with a range of providers, managing a cycle of continuous improvement with SEND residential and day educational specialist placements and a range of other support services for children with SEND. The role involves working in partnership with stakeholders to develop, commission and implement a variety of outcome-based education services which are high quality, meet identified needs and deliver value for money. You will work collaboratively with SEND officers in the commissioning process for securing the best range of possible school placements and educational experiences for some of our most vulnerable children and young people with SEND. You will help to manage the SEND Commissioning & QA Team growing their confidence and skills to make sure they are able to excel in their roles. You will be working collaboratively with other colleagues, schools, colleges and providers. Using your skills in communication and engagement you will support, motivate and challenge to ensure they are delivering the best possible education and support for our children and young people. We are looking for a candidate who can make this role their own, driving work forward by responding to complex situations at pace while remaining committed to the longer-term priorities and vision of the SEND strategy. We will match your commitment to us with opportunities to grow and develop your knowledge and experience in SEND and Commissioning. To be part of this dynamic team and to play your part in the improvements we are delivering for Birmingham families, please get in touch. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Commissioning Officer to join the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Commissioning Team part of Childrens & Families directorate. This role is located within a dynamic and fast paced team where no two days are the same. We are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a team approach and an ability to stay calm under pressure whilst managing competing priorities. We are developing a resilient and skilled workforce in Birmingham that works well together with shared values and trust., We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.