_{30th September, 2026}

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Lead Resources Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their commissioning operations.  

Position: Lead Resources Officer (Child Commissioning)
Location: East London
Rate: £200 a day (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 months (Possible Extension)

Duties:

• Support the Resources Manager with day to day operations of the Commissioning & Resources Hub.
• Commission a range of care, support and education packages for children with the highest levels of need.
• Source individual packages of care, support and educational provision for children and their families.
• Contribute to specific commissioning projects including market and supplier analysis, options appraisal, writing & presenting business cases.
• Attend various panels and review teams to ensure that resources are allocated appropriately.

Job Requirements:

• Experience of commissioning and purchasing or management of care, support or educational arrangements for children and their families.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable children e.g.
  Looked After Children, Care Leavers, Children with Special Educational Needs, homeless young people.
• Previous experience of coordinating and tracking service delivery and
  understanding care packages and cost structures.
• Knowledge of the individual commissioning of care, support and
  education market (placement and accommodation services).
• Ability to manage staff in Children’s or Adults Social Care and Education settings as part of a duty management system.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tyrese on 020 3854 4909 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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