Commissioning Officer

Our client, a well-established public sector organisation with a strong reputation for service delivery, based in Gloucester, has an exciting new opportunity for a Commissioning Officer to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis due to increased demand and additional activity for the commissioning department in the new year. The working hours for this role will be Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00, with a minimum requirement of 1 day a week in the office which could be increased dependent on business needs.
 
The successful Commissioning Officer should have:
– Experience working in a commissioning or procurement environment, either as a provider or support within the infrastructure of a commissioning department
– Strong project support skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
– Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across multi-agency partners
– The ability to analyse research, evidence and customer insight to inform commissioning decisions
– Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting information clearly
 
In this role, the Commissioning Officer will be responsible for:
– Supporting lead commissioners and outcome managers to commission and decommission services which meet customer needs and deliver value for money
– Assisting with commissioning and procurement exercises, including drafting specifications in line with legislation and best practice
– Undertaking contract monitoring and supporting effective performance management with providers
– Conducting research, market analysis, and customer engagement to inform commissioning decisions
– Supporting and delivering project work, stakeholder communications, and risk-based updates
 
Our client is offering the successful Commissioning Officer an hourly rate of £19.32 plus holiday pay. If you are an experience commissioning professional available for a temporary assignment, apply now to be considered for this role and chat through the opportunity further. Don’t delay, as this opportunity is not to be missed!
 
*The successful candidate must either possess an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, or be willing to attain one prior to commencement of the role*
 
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