Commissioning And Market Review Officer Council and Fylde Expir

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 2 x 37hrs

Salary - Grade H1 SCP 27 - 30 £ 38,220 - £40,777 per annum

Closing Date - 11th March 2026 m

We are seeking two Commissioning and Market Review Officers to join the Commissioning Team and support the planning, development and commissioning of Social Care services. This is a key role, working collaboratively across internal departments and with external partners to shape and strengthen the local market.

You will play a vital part in identifying service gaps, supporting procurement processes, and ensuring robust contract management and performance oversight. Your work will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable services that meet the needs of our community.

• Support the development and commissioning of key social care services and programmes.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to shape service delivery.
• Lead market development initiatives to ensure a diverse and responsive provider landscape.
• Identify gaps in provision and contribute to strategic planning.
• Oversee procurement processes and contract negotiations with a range of providers.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with service standards.
• Promote a broad understanding of commissioning and market development across the organisation.

• Experience of commissioning and market review
• Strong understanding of social care systems and service delivery.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently using your own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and inform decision-making.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solution focused.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in shaping services that improve lives. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Rachael Slater: rac for further information

This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.