Cornwall Council

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Working Age Adult Strategic Commissioning Team at Cornwall Council. The role has a priority focus on Community Support and Advocacy, but will flexibility work across the Working Age Adult portfolio. As a Commissioning Manager the role holder will be part of the People Commissioning Services, which is responsible for the commissioning, contracting, quality assurance and purchasing of social care services. We are delivering a significant transformation across People Commissioning and have an ambition to ensure that we commission and provide quality homes and person centred care that gives choice to Cornish residents who have Care Act eligible needs. We are looking for a passionate, committed and talented Commissioning Manager to join the Working Age Adult team to support and lead areas of this work. Within People Commissioning we are driving a number of key programmes of work that are co designed with our residents and businesses to deliver outcomes promoting people's strengths and developing safe and caring communities where people live well. We are one of the largest unitary Councils and have created the People Commissioning function to support both Children's and Adult Care Services. This opportunity is for people who are both interested in building a career in public services and social care as well as opportunities for those who have direct commissioning experience. If this is you, then come and be part of our innovative People Commissioning Team. Responsibilities Establishing strategic commissioning approaches and embedding intelligence/data driven insights to promote outcome delivery for residents across people services. Leading on innovation, quality and excellence in service delivery. Managing patterns of demand differently to improve outcomes for individuals and to drive sustainability. Establishing strong and effective partnerships to commission services jointly across with health, housing and wider partners. Leading the strategic transformation and reshaping of services over the medium to longer term. Working collaboratively with providers, not only to deliver excellent services but also supporting them to deliver added social, economic and environmental value to the Cornish economy. We have provided a summary of the role below. The detail is set out in the role profile. Commissioning Managers across the People Commissioning function are senior officers reporting to the Strategic Commissioning Leads and will manage a team of Commissioning Officers and Assistant Commissioning Officers in the delivery of complex strategic commissioning priorities and supplier relationship management. The role holder will be responsible for supporting the development, delivery and implementation of strategies, planning new policies, commissioning frameworks and delivery of all of the strategic activities across the Working Age Adults Portfolio. The role holder will ensure that services are commissioned in a way that has a focus on best practice, reflective learning, coproduction, codesign, delivering good quality service provision, best value and cost effectiveness. The post holder will manage the contracting relationship across several critical community support contracts including Day Opportunities and Inclusion Support, Supported Employment, Independent Advocacy and Self directed Support. The post holder will work with residents, stakeholders and the market to respond to person centred creative support planning. Cornwall People Commissioning Team are seeking applications from passionate, committed and creative commissioners with the skills and dedication to drive transformation within our team and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents. This role provides, leadership, management and oversight to the areas of work of officers within this team but also has responsibility for directly leading on driving delivery across the entire commissioning cycle. The Council is seeking Commissioning Managers that are open, transparent and collaborative, focusing always on the impact and outcomes that can be achieved and being ambitious for the continuous improvement of services and improved outcomes for people. This is a public /customer facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Working Pattern The working pattern will usually be 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with a requirement to work a minimum of one day a week from the office at New County Hall, in Truro. There may be some occasional requirements to work out of hours due to public meetings and engagement. What you'll need to succeed Degree level or equivalent experience and/or hold a relevant professional qualification. Not excluding of relevant achievement aligned with a range of relevant experience. Relevant management or professional qualification. Expert knowledge in a relevant professional area and proven track record of using professional expertise to develop and deliver strategic objectives and expected outcomes. Strong ability to lead and promote innovation, new ways of working and collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, including other Council directorates, Health, providers and communities. The ability to represent the Service and the Council locally and regionally, including the ability to produce accurate performance reports for the Senior Management Team. Ability to prepare clear concise written and verbal reports for a range of audiences including elected members, Chief Officers, people who use services, partner organisations, residents and central government representatives. Self motivated with ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, without close supervision, adopting a flexible, problem solving and creative approach to tasks. Ability to manage a team of officers, carrying out effective performance management of staff and demonstrates understanding of policies related to capability, disciplinary matters and grievances. Knowledge of the service specific areas and impacts on Local Authority duties. Dynamic and experienced commissioner who will provide strong and visionary leadership. Have significant experience of commissioning, contracting and performance in a relevant setting. Extensive experience of working and influencing the direction of services within a highly political environment. Experience of strategic supplier relationship management, including contract management. This includes understanding and analysing performance data. Understanding and experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management in education, health and social care for both children's and adult services. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Additional Information Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here -The application process . Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle. Employer Description We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here -flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer . click apply for full job details

A local government authority in England seeks a Quality Lead to enhance adult education services. Your role will focus on quality assurance and compliance, driving continuous improvement and leading a team. You'll design and implement frameworks aligning with Ofsted standards and manage inspection readiness. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, alongside robust experience in quality assurance within education settings. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive salary.

Drive Quality Through Collaboration and Creativity The Service & Team: Cornwall Adult Education is evolving, andwe'reseeking a Quality Lead who thrives on partnership, creativity, and collaborative improvement. Cornwall Adult Education is a key part of Cornwall Council's offer to residents, providinghigh quality, accessible, and engaging learning opportunities for adults across the county. The service delivers both accredited and non-accredited programmes-from essential skills such as English, maths, and digital literacy to leisure, community learning, creative subjects, and pathways into further study or employment. Its mission is centred on helping adults gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications they need to progress in life and work, offering flexible, affordable provision in safe, welcoming environments. As aCouncil runprovider within a newly devolved adult skills system, Cornwall Adult Education plays a vital role in meeting local priorities, supporting workforce development, and ensuring learners can accesshigh qualityeducation close to home.The service has a strongtrack record, including a 'Good' Ofsted rating in 2024. The Role: You will shape how quality is understood and delivered across diverse teams, working closely with colleagues to build a culture of excellence. If you enjoy co-designing solutions, leading positive change, and shaping a role as the service grows-this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that. AsQuality Lead,you'llplay a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the Adult Education Service delivers outstanding learning experiences across Cornwall.You'llleadthe development and implementation of a robust,service widequality assurance framework that meets Ofsted, funding body, andawarding organisationrequirements. Working closely with the Adult Education Service Manager and the Data Team,you willdrive a culture of continuous improvement through the effective use of data, internal audit, and strategic quality planning.Youact as the Ofsted nominee, lead inspection readiness activity, and oversee compliance across all curriculum areas and subcontracted provision. You willalso manage a team of quality professionals and collaborate with tutors, assessors, curriculum leads and operational teams to embed high-quality teaching, learning and assessment. Responsibilities include defining KPIs, quality metrics and cycles; leading on OTLA and RARPA processes; ensuring Matrix accreditation; benchmarking performance; and producing strategic quality reports for senior leaders and governance boards. This position will be subject to a basic criminal record disclosure check. Working Pattern: Thisis a fullyear-roundpositionfor 37 hours a weekandis offeredwith hybrid working arrangements. Whatyou'llneed to succeed: You are an experienced quality professional with strong technicalexpertiseand a passion for improving learner outcomes. You bring: Strong knowledge of adult education quality frameworks, Ofsted requirements andawarding bodystandards. Confidence using data and performance systems to analyse trends and drive improvement. Experience leading quality assurance activity, including inspection readiness, internalauditsand compliance. The ability to design and implement effective QA frameworks, KPIs and quality cycles. Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide constructive challenge. Experience supporting or managing quality teams and developing CPD for tutors and assessors. A collaborative, organisedapproachand a genuine commitment to deliveringhigh qualitylearning for Cornwall's communities. This is a key role for someone with deep knowledge of adult education quality assurance, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and leadership capabilities, and experience drivingservice wideimprovement. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert Whatyou'llget in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performingCounciland a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes theoptionfor extra voluntary contributions a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential topurchaseadditionalleave. A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Additional Information: Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. For more information or an informal chat about the role please contactLiz Myhill, Cornwall Adult Education Service Manager, ,. Application Process Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here -The application process . Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have beensubmitted, please if you have any queries or requireassistancewith your application. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle. We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be foundhere -flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, youngpeopleand adults at risk.It'sa vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm. Job Info Job Identification Posting Date 04/02/2026, 01:59 PM Apply Before 04/26/2026, 10:59 PM Locations Chy Trevail, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2FR, GB Job Type/Contract Type Permanent Available Hours 37 Interview Dates 5th May 2026 Advertised Salary Range £46,356 - £55,272

An opportunity has arisen for you to join us as an Attendance Improvement Officer at Cornwall Council. Working within the Attendance Team as part of the Education Welfare Service, the role will involve working with schools in a specific area to provide support and guidance to schools and school leaders. You will be responsible for termly Targeting Support Meetings where you will work with schools to ensure that a plan of support is put in place for severely absent pupils and liaise with other agencies to facilitate that appropriate multi-disciplinary support is available for each case. You will also work with schools in looking at their current attendance position to discuss emerging patterns or issues. You will also be the named point of contact for your schools to support with queries and advice. You will ideally be an experienced children's practitioner with an education setting. If you are innovative, positive, dedicated and not afraid of change or challenge, this position will enable you to work alongside schools and other agencies towards a shared goal of improving attendance and outcomes for children and young people across the county You will be able to work independently, have access to transport and able to travel within the county. This post is 37 hours per week on a term time only basis. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Working Pattern: This post is 37 hours per week on a term time only basis. What you'll need to succeed: Experience working within an education, pastoral, or student support environment, with an understanding of the challenges that affect pupil engagement and attendance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting, professional relationships with school leaders, colleagues and multi-agency professionals. Confident in working with school leaders to provide guidance and advice keeping, managing workload, and prioritising tasks effectively. Ability to analyse information and spot patterns or concerns, including the use of basic data to inform decisions and actions. Awareness of safeguarding principles and a willingness to follow procedures and seek guidance when concerns arise. Competence in using digital tools and management systems, including Microsoft 365 and school-based platforms, or a willingness to learn. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, using initiative while contributing positively to a wider team and multi-agency working. A problem solving, child centred approach, with a commitment to inclusion and removing barriers to education. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Additional Information: Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here - The application process . Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. About Us We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here -flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, youngpeople and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm. Job Info Job Identification Job Category Education & Learning Posting Date 04/02/2026, 01:54 PM Apply Before 04/22/2026, 10:59 PM Locations Western Group Centre, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5EH, GB Job Type/Contract Type Permanent & Fixed Term Fixed Term Duration - in months 12 Available Hours 37 term time only (39 weeks) Interview Dates 30th April 2026 Advertised Salary Range £31,870 - £39,159