Children’s Placements Contract & Quality Officer

Children’s Placements Contract & Quality Officer
Initial 6-month contract
Immediate start
£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 Children’s 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 Children’s 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 value. This is a high-impact opportunity with immediate visibility and the chance to shape improvements at pace.
 
Your role as Children’s 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

 
Your experience as Children’s Placements Contract & Quality Officer:
 

• Proven background in Children’s Placements (Contracts & Quality)
• Previous experience within a Local Authority setting, Children’s 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

If you’re interested in discussing this role in more detail or know someone who would be a strong fit for the Children’s Placements Contract & Quality Officer, please contact Leah Overend or Sarah Williams on 0117 3137110 or 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.
 

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