This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, focused on supporting the commissioning of adult social care and housing services. The role is crucial in ensuring these services align with the Council’s strategic priorities and deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. It involves contributing to service development, market analysis, and performance monitoring to meet the needs of residents.

Support the delivery of commissioning strategies and projects to improve outcomes for adults and communities.
Build and maintain effective relationships with partners, providers, and stakeholders.
Collect, analyse, and interpret data to support service planning, contract monitoring, and performance reporting.
Coordinate and support commissioning processes, including performance monitoring and quality assurance.
Assist in developing engagement activities to gather feedback from service users, carers, and communities.
Support procurement processes, including writing service specifications, tender documentation, and evaluating submissions.

Requirements

Essential Experience Required:
- Experience in project management, including planning, coordination, and delivery.
- Experience analyzing data and producing reports, strategies, or business cases.
- Experience working in partnership with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in commissioning, procurement, or contract management (desirable).
- Experience in adult social care, health, or housing services (desirable).

Essential Qualifications Required:
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., social care, health, commissioning).

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.

Commissioning Officer