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Grade PO6 spinal point 46-49 £40,716 – £43,368
Full Time 36 hours per week

In Havering, we are passionate about ensuring we commission excellent services for local children. We are looking for an exceptional individual to take our transformation and commissioning to the next level.

The Havering Children’s Trust has set ambitious targets for children and young people in the borough. The successful applicant will apply their knowledge and skills in innovative ways, working in partnership with managers across children’s services to deliver improved outcomes and drive transformation.

This is a pivotal role within the Social Care and Learning Commissioning team. The role-holder will support the Children’s Trust and will work in partnership across local organisations to help turn aspirations into reality.

Among other key characteristics, the successful applicant will have:
•A sound understanding of commissioning policy and operational knowledge of children’s services
•In-depth knowledge of the range of services that may be involved in supporting children, young people and their families
•Ability to challenge best practice and engage people in designing services to focus on outcomes
•Ability to make efficiencies through excellent commissioning

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Simon Jolly on 01708 431951.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the Council.

Any disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria set out in the person profile for a job will be guaranteed an interview.

To apply or find out more go to www.havering.gov.uk/jobs and apply on-line. CVs will only be accepted in addition to a completed application form. For help and advice with the on-line process you can contact the technical support team at JGP on 0845 868 431.

Closing date for receipt of applications is on Thursday 8th April 2010. We reserve the right to close this post early.

Interviews will be held on 21st April (subject to change).