Commissioning Support Specialist - (Supported Living)

Location:

Bath Row, Birmingham

Salary:

Hours:

£32,570 per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing date:

26/02/2017

This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.

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The Role

Midland Heart is a leading provider of supported living services for people who are homeless in the Midlands.  We deliver a range of quality accommodation based and outreach services in partnership with commissioners in the region. The Commissioning Support team works closely with our operational managers, specialist partners and external stakeholders to develop and retain innovative services which maximise the independence of our customers.

The role will have responsibility for leading on; commissioner relationships within our supported living services, the submission of high quality tenders and developing new proposals for services.

We are looking for you if you:

  • Have detailed knowledge of key government policy and pressures within housing and homelessness sector
  • Able to combine a commercial approach with our organisations not-for-profit values to develop funding models and service offers
  • Have the ability to influence commissioners and stakeholder to find innovative solutions.
  • Have confidence in leading multiple projects as part of a varied portfolio

If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunity to grow and develop, work together with us.

Further breakdown of the role, experience and qualification requirements please click on the link below.

In return we offer:

  • A competitive salary which is regularly reviewed and benchmarked with the market
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after qualifying period
  • Company pension
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Shopping & leisure discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Regular tailored training & personal development plans
  • Free Disclosure and Barring Service check


If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format, for example large print, please contact the HR department on 0845 850 1020 ext 5940.

Please do read the role profile before you begin your application. CVs will not be considered, so please complete the application form in full.


Midland Heart aspires to be a digital organisation that minimises its impact on the environment. Wherever possible, we will conduct transactions digitally rather than by paper and ask that current and future employees share this commitment. Where required, we will support colleagues to be digitally enabled.