Young Peoples Specialist commissioning Officer • Salary - £49,056 - £53,172pa The Young People’s Education & Skills Team are responsible for increasing participation into education, employment and training for 16–18-year-old and up to 25 for learners with an EHCP. And reducing the number of young people that are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) We are looking for a skilled and motivated Young People’s Specialist Commissioning Officer to join our team. You will have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, build and maintain strong working relationships, and demonstrate experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners. You will be highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of key statutory performance data to a range of government departments, including the Department for Education (DfE). For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Varsha.MistryHand@havering.gov.uk [Varsha.MistryHand@havering.gov.uk] The closing date for the receipt of applications is 21/08/2026, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed. Please view Job Profile [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FgxBu1Yx7nAgHb-re3FojBS4wHbrgplk/view?usp=sharing] here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries. Find out why you should work for Havering Council [https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20197/jobs_-_why_work_for-us].