Commissioning Officer

Job Summary

Lead on the development and implementation of evidence-based commissioning intentions for designated groups. Contribute to the development of joint commissioning strategies across Council services and external partners. Contribute to the Public Health Agenda through the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, addressing health inequalities, and providing commissioning support as required. Stimulate and develop the market to meet the needs of identified groups ensuring services are of a high quality, value for money and sustainable.

Create effective working relationships with providers and key stakeholders to ensure services are developed and monitored to meet identified needs in alignment with local, regional and national priorities. Ensure effective collaboration with the Council's procurement team in managing the tendering and procurement process where appropriate. Work collaboratively with contract monitoring and quality assurance to ensure high quality and value for money in commissioned services.

Contribute to budget management for identified services and needs. Work collaboratively with partners across the system to promote health and social care integration, transformation of services, and targeted interventions to address gaps in service and inequality.

• Contribute to the development of joint commissioning strategies across Council services and external partners.
• Contribute to the Public Health Agenda through the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, addressing health inequalities, and providing commissioning support as required.
• Stimulate and develop the market to meet the needs of identified groups ensuring services are of a high quality, value for money and sustainable.
• Create effective working relationships with providers and key stakeholders to ensure services are developed and monitored to meet identified needs in alignment with local, regional and national priorities.
• Ensure effective collaboration with the Council's procurement team in managing the tendering and procurement process where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with contract monitoring and quality assurance to ensure high quality and value for money in commissioned services.
• Contribute to budget management for identified services and needs.
• Work collaboratively with partners across the system to promote health and social care integration, transformation of services, and targeted interventions to address gaps in service and inequality.

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) with a strong understanding of health and social care policy, legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience working across organisations, building effective relationships, and influencing stakeholders.
• Confident in presenting complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Ability to apply national policy at a local level, using insight to shape effective services and drive improvement.
• Experience in project and change management, with sound decision-making and leadership capability (including managing people where applicable).
• Able to interpret complex information, manage budgets or financial data, and produce clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Self‑motivated, able to manage your own workload, and confident using IT to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

• Competitive Salary:
  We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme:
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• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible
  
  Working Hours:
  
  up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs).
• Hybrid & Flexible Working:
  Support for a healthy work‑life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development:
  Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support:
  Discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL and mental health resources.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:
  Save money and stay active with a tax‑efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme:
  Salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice:
  Via VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts and salary sacrifice options on shopping, travel, electronics, etc. (after 6 months service).