Placements Commissioning Officer

We are happy to offer an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated Commissioning team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families across Derbyshire.

The Commissioning Team works collaboratively across Children’s Services to design, procure, and monitor high-quality services. We are focused on ensuring that services are effective, deliver value for money, and meet the evolving needs of our communities.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and motivated Placement Commissioning Officer to play a key role in this work. This is a fixed term position to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months.

In this role, you will support the planning, commissioning, and continuous improvement of services by working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues across the Local Authority, external providers, and partner organisations.

You will contribute to securing safe, high quality, and cost effective homes ...