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Children's Placements Contract & Quality Officer x2
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Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Description
Childrens PlacementsContract & Quality Officer
Initial 6-month contract
Immediate start
350 per day (umbrella)
Fully remote working
350 per day (umbrella)
Fully remote working
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 8th June 2026
Are you ready to step into a Childrens Placements Contract & Quality Officer role where you will directly influence service quality value for money and outcomes across for Children & Young People
You will be joining a fast-evolving commissioning environment under significant financial pressure where your ability to challenge providers interpret data and drive performance will be key. Working closely with commissioning leads and providers you will sit at the heart of transformation utilising benchmarking tools on a regional and national scale to ensure best value is consistently achieved.
As a Childrens Placements Contract & Quality Officer you will be instrumental in strengthening provider relationships while holding them to account on quality compliance and outcomes in addition to the negotiation of placement costs and best is a high-impact opportunity with immediate visibility and the chance to shape improvements at pace.
Your role as Childrens Placements Contract & Quality Officer:
Performance management analyse data challenge providers and drive measurable improvements
Contract oversight lead on monitoring compliance and ensuring value for money
Quality assurance design and implement robust monitoring frameworks
Stakeholder engagement build strong relationships across providers and partners
Strategic input support commissioning decisions using benchmarking insights
Contract oversight lead on monitoring compliance and ensuring value for money
Quality assurance design and implement robust monitoring frameworks
Stakeholder engagement build strong relationships across providers and partners
Strategic input support commissioning decisions using benchmarking insights
Your experience as Childrens Placements Contract & Quality Officer:
Proven background in Childrens Placements (Contracts & Quality)
Previous experience within a Local Authority setting Childrens Placements team
Experience in contract management & monitoring across multi-agency settings Residential and Fostering providers
Strong ability to interpret data reports and performance metrics
Knowledge of quality assurance and evaluation frameworks
Experience in contract management & monitoring across multi-agency settings Residential and Fostering providers
Strong ability to interpret data reports and performance metrics
Knowledge of quality assurance and evaluation frameworks
If youre interested in discussing this role in more detail or know someone who would be a strong fit for the Childrens PlacementsContract & Quality Officer please contact Leah Overend or Sarah Williams onor apply today.
We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation.
Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce. Recruiting decisions are based solely on skills and experience and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
