The opportunity
This is your chance to be at the forefront of the newly formed Combined Authority (CA) for York and North Yorkshire to develop the skills of our residents through the Adult Education Budget (AEB)*. You’ll be part of a small multi-disciplinary analytical team with a pivotal role in preparing and transitioning for the York and North Yorkshire CA to take responsibility for the devolved AEB. You’ll be closely working with colleagues both internally and externally to lead and develop a commissioning and procurement framework to ensure the CA has the funding and contracting arrangements in place to allocate funding and establish provision that meets the strategic priorities identified in the CA’s Strategic Skills Plan.
In return you will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time! The benefits of working for us include:
- generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
- a market-leading pension scheme
- commitment to staff development and continuous learning
*Please note that the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) replaces the Adult Education Budget (AEB) from 1st August 2024.
What you will bring
To be successful, you will have in depth knowledge of commissioning and procurement frameworks, and knowledge of commissioning, procurement and contracting processes for adult skills. You will have high level analytical and IT skills sufficient to support with the development and manipulation of documents, spreadsheets and databases to interrogate and analyse data for performance measurement.
You will also possess
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in disseminating information via written reports and presentations to a wide range of audiences in terms of both size and composition
- Prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within required timescales.
- The ability to establish effective working relationships, both internally and with a range of external organisations.
We would welcome applicants who have had experience of adult education funding, but full training will be provided on Post 16 Adult Education System.
Part-time / job share
Applications are welcome from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis. Please identify on your application if this is the case.
Secondment opportunity
We welcome applications as a secondment opportunity. Please ensure you discuss and seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Relocation support
If you need to re-locate to North Yorkshire, YNY Combined Authority’s comprehensive relocation scheme offers relocation expenses of up to £8,000, subject to eligibility.
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
To find out more about our new organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact and apply
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Vicky Wright: vicky.wright@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Key dates:
Closing date: 30/07/2024
Interview date: Week commencing 05/08/2024
Job description: Commissioning and Contracting Officer.docx