Commissioning Coordinator, Chelmsford

Commissioning Coordinator

Fixed Term contract until 30th Sept 2027

Full Time, 37 hours per week

36,531 to 42,977 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style:

Accountabilities

• Coordinate the effective design, implementation and operational delivery of specific employability, skills and economic growth projects, supporting the commissioning
• Lifecycle including, producing specifications, supporting procurement with market engagement, developing commissioning strategies and ensuring the effective mobilisation and operation of services to deliver commissioning objectives.
• Build and maintain effective operational relationships with suppliers in their caseload to ensure they consistently achieve the performance standards set out in programmes to ensure services deliver quality and value in line with plans and intended outcomes and that that adequate controls are in place to protect the Authority's interests.
• Develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions in the delivery of projects to enhance levels of service whilst seeking to minimise cost and deliver best value for money by working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and externally, to ensure best practice can be achieved, providing recommendations for improvements to management.
• Operate a continuous improvement approach, leading in collaboration with procurement in the design, implementation and monitoring of a process to hold suppliers to account for poor performance and make recommendations to the Commissioning Manager and procurement colleagues on proposed interventions, working with providers to deliver on-going changes.
• Lead projects and support tenders in partnership with procurement teams, ensuring all projects comply with ECC policies.
• Deliver ECC's business account management approach and serve as a primary point of contact to build and maintain trusting relationships with businesses, industry representatives and partners, including working collaboratively with suppliers and other organisations in the sector to identify gaps in market provision used to inform future service provisions and improvements.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and investigating market risks to ensure continuity of supply and protect the Authority's interests, monitoring and reporting on financial performance, ensuring targets, compliance and relevant regulations are met. Develop dashboards, support audits, and coordinate with the Programme Manager to ensure accurate financial management.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to RQF level 5 within a relevant professional qualification or working towards such a qualification or equivalent demonstrable work experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of commissioning and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver programmes on time and within budget and with economic and social impacts.
• A demonstrable track record of managing commissioning activities in business critical environments. This should include evidence of defining, measuring and improving key elements of supplier performance.
• Evidence of some experience of delivering continuous improvements in strategic arrangements for training and development programmes with evidence of generating cost and service benefits.
• Proven experience in engaging and collaborating with employers, training providers, colleges, and universities to understand their needs and requirements, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the Bootcamp Programme.
• An awareness of working in a political environment.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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