# Trainee Commissioning Officer

**Company**: London Borough of Newham
**Location**: London Borough of Newham, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 31,290 per year
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

The Trainee Commissioning Officer role is part of the Newham Apprenticeship Scheme, offering a chance to start a new career in the Social Care Commissioning team within Children's Services. The team is responsible for the accommodation, care, and support services for looked-after children and care leavers.

As a Trainee Commissioning Officer, you will work towards completing a Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and develop a basic understanding of commissioning processes and contract management. You will also work towards completing a Level 7 Certificate in Commissioning and Purchasing for Public Care (IPC).

Responsibilities include:

- Attending classes and learning sessions

- Developing practical skills and participating in classes and workshops

- Observing employee processes and procedures

- Completing tests and assignments

- Delivering presentations to colleagues and stakeholders

Requirements:

- Hold at least a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and be adaptable

- Communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues

- Develop good IT and data analysis skills

- Actively engage in positive cross-organisational communications and team working

Benefits:

- Competitive salary: £31,290 per year

- Quality training, including a minimum of 6 hours a week formal training

- Two-year fixed-term contract with Newham Council

- Wellbeing service, leisure, and discount benefits scheme

- Line management and colleague support

- Access to a mentor

- Additional training opportunities

- Up to 24 days' annual leave plus three additional days between 26th December and 3rd January

- 8 public holidays per year

- 36-hour working week

- Flexible working (where appropriate)

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## Skills

### Required
- procurement
- supply chain management
- commissioning
- contract management
- data analysis
- communication

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