Placements Commissioning Officer

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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 and services for children and young people, helping to ensure they receive the right care and support at the right time.

This role will provide a great opportunity to collaborate with services and partners across Children’s Services, the wider Council, and external organisations, and to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Alex Willison, Commissioning Manager, at Alex.Willison@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date : w/c 13/07/2026

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.