Commissioning Co-ordinator - MOR12296

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking an experienced administrator to support the Commissioning Team in managing external contracts and monitoring commissioned services. The role includes coordinating outcomes monitoring, performance reporting, and tender support.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, contribute to employee reviews, and maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality in a busy office environment. Requires IT literacy and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive administrative experience including supervision of staff, figure work, data entry, word processing, composing letters/reports, minute taking, record keeping and filing
• Experience of providing management information using IT.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and provide an outcomes monitoring service for commissioned services.
• Co-ordinate and provide performance reporting.
• Provide support during the tendering of services.
• Provide generic duties around commissioning activity.
• Supervise business support staff as appropriate.
• Participate in the Council's employee review and development programme.

Skills

Supervising staff

Administrative experience

Data entry

Word processing

Minute taking

Record keeping

Communication skills

Customer care

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

HNC in business/administration/management

4 SQA Nat 5 including English and Maths

ECDL (word processing)

ECDL (spreadsheets)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

To provide a comprehensive support function to the Commissioning Team around the external contracts and monitoring of commissioned services.

Responsibilities

To co-ordinate and provide an outcomes monitoring service for commissioned services.

To co-ordinate and provide performance reporting.

To provide support during the tendering of services.

To provide generic duties around commissioning activity.

Supervise business support staff as appropriate.

Participate in the Council's employee review and development programme.

The Individual

Extensive administrative experience including supervision of staff, figure work, data entry, word processing, composing letters/reports, minute taking, record keeping and filing

Experience of providing management information using IT.

Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet

HNC (business, administration or management subjects) or equivalent *

4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths *

Recognised qualification for word processing, e.g. ECDL or equivalent *

Recognised qualification for spreadsheets, e.g. ECDL or equivalent *

Ability to provide support and supervision to colleagues

High level of accuracy in work

Ability to prioritise own workload

Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks

Ability to participate as a team member

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to deliver a high level of customer care

Effective organisational and time management skills

Self confident and self motivated

Ability to listen and accurately minute details of meetings

Possession of excellent analytical, evaluative, creative and decision making skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Effective negotiation and planning skills

Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Significant experience of operating software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to identify and suggest improvements

Flexible and adaptable

You may need to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car*

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Starting Salary: £36,003.50 (pro rata)

£19.10 per hour

28 hours per week

Proposed Interview Date - 11 November 2026

For further information contact Lizette van Zyl, Service Manager - 07800 670644