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Manjit Hogston, Strategic Commissioning Manager

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., 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.

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 it's 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 benefits 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 leaveof 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...

The successful applicant will:

• effectively support the People Directorate and drive the best outcomes and value for money for our communities and residents.


• support managers to deliver a range of commissioning activities relating to all aspects of the commissioning cycle in a professional and effective way.


• play a role in the delivering Projects as part of the Councel's Safety Valve Programme.


• support change across the organisation.


• work as part of a highly motivated, respected and successful team as well as independently.


Interview date

Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th September.

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.

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