Commissioning Officer - WMF2494e

Job reference REQ Date posted 09/12/2025 Application closing date Blank Location Kendal Salary £38,220 - £39,152 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Have you ever considered working in Commissioning? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Officer.

The Commissioning Strategy states the Council's ambition is "to become an innovative and effective commissioning organisation, with access to vibrant and sustainable markets whilst maintaining positive trusted relationships with our partners".

Our commissioning approach is to:

• Deliver better outcomes for residents by designing and commissioning services which are needs-led, data and intelligence driven and informed by experience
• Provide the most efficient and best value use of Council resources in the most economic, efficient, effective and sustainable way
• Support transformational change and continuous improvement to deliver improved outcomes for our residents

Key responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activity in adult services, children's services and public health
• Work with health partners to develop integrated health and social care pathways
• Improve the management of resources to provide good quality services and value for money
• Use need and demand data to develop intelligence based commissioning decisions and develop the market
• Work collaboratively with users, stakeholders and providers
• Ensure services meet statutory requirements and deliver value for money
• Support transformation of services

Who we are looking for Requirements

Commissioning is a busy team and we are looking for individuals who are highly organised, confident communicators and able to work under pressure. You don't need a background in social care or commissioning but we need the successful candidate to have the following skills and experience:

• Project management
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams
• IT and data analysis
• Presentation and report writing
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with stakeholders and providers
• A team player who is also able to work independently and escalate effectively

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
Our benefits Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 18/01/2026

Interview date: 27/01/2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.