Commissioning Officer (Adults) - 4 Month Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the execution of commissioning strategies for Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Prevention, and Wellbeing.
  
  


• Oversee and evaluate a range of commissioned contracts and projects.
  
  


• Conduct contract monitoring, performance assessments, and risk evaluations.
  
  


• Assist in procurement, commissioning, and market development efforts.
  
  


• Lead service reviews, options appraisals, business case development, and improvement initiatives.
  
  


• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with providers, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
  
  


• Support market engagement and provider development activities.
  
  


• Coordinate provider forums, consultation events, and stakeholder meetings.
  
  


• Perform research, benchmarking, data analysis, and needs assessments.
  
  


• Aid in financial monitoring and analysis of commissioned services.
  
  


• Contribute to the formulation of commissioning strategies and business plans.
  
  


• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings for senior management and committees.
  
  


• Engage in service user consultation and co-production activities.
  
  


• Collaborate closely with Housing, Health, Social Care, Public Health, and voluntary sector partners.
  
  


• Participate in savings plans, service redesign, and transformation programs.
  
  

Essential

• Experience in commissioning, contracts, procurement, housing, health, or adult social care.
  
  


• Proven track record in project management and meeting deadlines.
  
  


• Skilled in managing complex stakeholder relationships.
  
  


• Proficient in contract monitoring and performance management.
  
  


• Experience in provider engagement and partnership collaboration.
  
  


• Competent in analyzing financial, performance, and service data.
  
  


• Familiarity with commissioning and procurement processes.
  
  


• Knowledgeable about Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Housing, or Health services.
  
  


• Strong skills in report writing, presentations, and communication.
  
  


• Experience in consultation, engagement, or involvement activities.
  
  


• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
  
  


• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in Local Authority commissioning.
  
  


• Background in Adult Social Care commissioning.
  
  


• Experience with Mental Health, Prevention, Housing Support, Homelessness, Supported Housing, or Advocacy Services.
  
  


• Understanding of health and social care legislation and policy.
  
  


• Formal project management experience or qualifications.
  
  


• Expertise in market development and provider relationship management.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of £38.77 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 4-month contract with full-time hours
  
  


• Bi-weekly pay schedule
  
  


• Diverse portfolio in commissioning and contract management
  
  


• Opportunity to impact Adult Social Care and Prevention services
  
  


• Involvement in strategic commissioning, market development, and transformation programs
  
  


• Possibility of contract extension