Commissioning Manager (OPCC)

Commissioning Manager

Are you looking for a rewarding role in the public sector? Do you have significant experience commissioning services? Have you managed contract or grant agreements?

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is searching for a Commissioning Manager to provide strategic commissioning advice to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to the over-arching commissioning strategy. You will support decision-makers to make informed decisions by working closely with Force and OPCC colleagues and key stakeholders to form the community safety ‘commissioning community’ for the Dorset PCC.

Main Responsibilities:

To manage the commissioning of appropriate services, to ensure formal procurement processes are in place to procure services. Liaising with Southwest Police Procurement Service and awarding contracts or grants as necessary, allocating resources and decommission services.
To oversee the administering of the PCC’s commissioning budgets effectively in accordance with the agreed Police and Crime Plan and the direction set by the Senior Management Team. To manage financial grants received from various sources and independently ensure compliance with the grant terms of award, including the completion of grant returns where necessary.
To be responsible for the exercise of strong governance within the commissioning process, ensuring that decisions are auditable, ethical and consistent in their delivery. Scrutinising local and regional governance processes and arrangements. Ensuring compliance with contracts and awards and that processes meet the needs of the Chief Finance Officer, stand up to audit and are updated as necessary.
To create complex financial information as required by the Chief Finance Officer. Also, to analyse spend and scrutinise financial information from other sources, such as grant applications, bids, and provider spend data.

Please see role profile attached for further information.