Commissioning Officer

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 27/05/2026

Job Information

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Northampton

Province Northamptonshire

Postal Code NN1

Job Description 3-month contract position with a local authority Summary

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Remote or on-site: 2 days on-site in Northampton per week, 3 remote.