Commissioning and Contracts Officer

Directorate

Adult Social Care & All Age Commissioning

Section

18+ Commissioning

Location

Civic Centre

Grade

Level 12

Hours

37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

The Role

The Commissioning and Contracts Officer sits within Integrated Commissioning and Commercialisation and is responsible for delivering commissioning activity across the full

commissioning cycle, including service design, procurement, contract management, and review. The postholder manages a portfolio of contracts, ensuring services are high quality, outcome-focused, and deliver value for money, while supporting market development and recommissioning activity. Working collaboratively with providers, partners, and internal teams, the role supports the development of commissioning strategies, service improvements, and integrated, person-centred services aligned to local priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver commissioning activity across the full commissioning cycle, including needs analysis, service design, procurement, and review.

Manage a portfolio of contracts, ensuring effective performance monitoring, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement.

Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, and service specifications to achieve high-quality, value-for-money outcomes.

Undertake procurement and tendering processes in line with regulatory and financial requirements.

Build and maintain effective relationships with providers, partners, and stakeholders to support co-production and integrated service delivery.

Use data, market intelligence, and performance information to inform decision-making, manage risk, and support market development.