Commissioning and Finance Support Officer - 37 hours

TN United Kingdom; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Torquay is seeking a Commissioning and Finance Support Officer for a fixed term of 24 months. The role involves strategic development and delivery of Adult Social Care services, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Join a supportive team focused on improving social care outcomes for residents.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Retail shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the commissioning cycle including needs analysis and contract management.
• Work with stakeholders to implement the Adult Social Care Co-Production Strategy.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Education

Experience of maintaining, developing, and manipulating spreadsheet and database records

Understanding and experience of interpreting complex statistical information

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Commissioning and Finance Support Officer - 37 hours, Torquay

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Client:

Torbay Council

Location:

Torquay, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description & Person Specification >

Do you enjoy solving challenges and helping people?
Do you have excellent communication skills?
Do you have or want to develop further skills in commissioning and delivering system change and improvements?
If so, Torbay Council is recruiting a ‘Commissioning and Finance Support Officer' for the Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning Team.

Our Strategic Adult Social Care Commissioning Team is responsible for meeting Torbay residents' social care needs. You will be involved in the delivery and strategic development of commissioned Adult Social Care services, where you will work with stakeholders across Torbay to implement the Adult Social Care Co-Production Strategy.

Work across the Commissioning Cycle quadrants of ‘Plan, Do, Review, Analyse’. Your skills will be used for gap analysis, commissioning strategy, options appraisal, and service design to ensure a secure and functional provider marketplace.

You'll need to be comfortable and enjoy working as part of a team. You'll need to have an eye for detail and to be able to anticipate and respond to a wide range of issues and challenges in a positive, solution-focused way. You will work alongside Strategic Commissioning Managers to oversee all aspects of the commissioning cycle, including needs analysis, service and system reviews, quality assurance, service design, specification development, contract management, stakeholder engagement and financial planning.

What you'll bring…

• The ability to work as a team or independently, with patience and tact.
• Knowledge and understanding of the commissioning cycle.
• The ability to handle difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to research, analyse and evaluate a broad range of social care information and data.
• The ability to make decisions and escalate issues when needed.
• Good IT and numeracy skills and the ability to keep accurate records.

What we give in return…

• You'll get the support of an experienced and enthusiastic team focused on delivering the best social care outcomes for residents of Torbay.
• We also offer training and development opportunities, which include specialist commissioning training.
• Torbay Council offers standard benefits, including 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and some not-so-standard benefits as part of our employee benefits scheme – so if you would like to hop on a new bike (cycle to work scheme) or enjoy retail shopping, you can access discounts via Mylifestyle at Edenred!

Be you, be happy—we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximises the contribution individuals can bring to Torbay Council. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. We continue to promote the right environment to ensure equality, inclusivity, and diversity for everyone.

If you'd like to discuss the role or have some particular questions you'd like answered before you apply, please contact me directly at the telephone number or email below.

This position is for a fixed term of 24 months from the start date.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/commissioning-and-finance-support-officer-2/

For an informal chat please contact Nigel Williams on 07385937984 or [emailprotected] .

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 16th June 2025.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

• Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, service users, suppliers all levels within the Authority, external agencies, and partner organisations.
• Ability to research, analyse and evaluate.
• Ability to interpret complex information/data.
• Numerical and analytical skills.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of all elements of the Commissioning Cycle.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience of dealing effectively with the public and specific agencies.
• Experience of financial procedures and an aptitude for dealing with figure work.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience of maintaining, developing, and manipulating spreadsheet and database records.
• Understanding and experience of interpreting complex statistical information.
• Experience of performance management systems to achieve continuous service improvement.
• Experience of delivering projects within set deadlines.
• Experience of working with a wide range of partners, stakeholders, and external customers.

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