Placements Commissioning Officer

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We are excited to announce an opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on improving the lives of children, young people, and their families across Derbyshire. The Commissioning Team collaborates with various departments within Children’s Services to design and source services, as well as monitor their quality, effectiveness, and cost.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, innovative, and motivated Placement Commissioning Officer who is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people. In this role, you will support effective planning, commissioning, and service improvement by engaging with a range of stakeholders, including Local Authority officials, external providers, and community members. Your goal will be to secure safe, efficient, and effective services for children, young people, and their families.

This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leaders and stakeholders across Children’s Services, the wider Authority, and external organisations.

For further details about the Placement Commissioning Officer position, please contact Alex Willison, Commissioning Manager, at Alex.willison@derbyshire.gov.uk 

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 10 November 2025

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.