Commisioning Officer (School Transport) - CMB1818e

Job reference REQ Date posted 27/05/2025 Application closing date 17/06/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £33,366 - £34,314 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Cumbria House
Salary: £33,366 - £34,314 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity
Are you passionate about delivering efficient, customer-focused services? Cumberland Council is looking for a proactive and analytical Commissioning Officer to support the delivery of our Home to School Transport Service. Working within the Integrated Commissioning, Procurement and Contract Management team, you'll play a key role in using data to inform commissioning decisions, support supplier relationships, and ensure services are joined-up and value for money.

We're seeking someone with experience in commissioning or procurement, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a keen eye for data-driven decision-making. In return, you'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values innovation, professional development, and making a real difference to families across Cumberland.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sara McHale by email at .

Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more .

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information
Closing date: 17 June 2025
Interview date:TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council