Commissioning Officer

RE Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking a Commissioning Officer in Gloucester. The role supports commissioning managers and requires experience in a commissioning environment, ideally within the public sector. Key responsibilities include assisting with procurement and market research, stakeholder engagement, and contract monitoring. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and report writing skills. This is a full-time position with a temporary contract paying £19.32 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commissioning environment, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience with procurement, commissioning, or contract management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to write reports.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and procurement activities.
• Assist with market research and evidence gathering.
• Support stakeholder and customer engagement activities.
• Undertake contract monitoring with providers.
• Draft specifications per commissioning guidelines.

Skills

Experience working in a commissioning environment

Strong analytical skills

Report writing skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

Job Description

Commissioning Officer
Location: Gloucester
Rate: £19.32 per hour
Contract: Long-term temporary assignment
Hours: Full-time
Security: Ideally hold a DBS or be willing to obtain one

We are recruiting a Commissioning Officer to support commissioning managers, lead commissioners, and outcome managers in delivering effective, value-for-money services across council outcome areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support commissioning and procurement activities to meet customer and service needs
• Assist with market research, analysis, and evidence gathering to inform decisions
• Support stakeholder and customer engagement activities
• Undertake contract monitoring with providers
• Draft specifications in line with commissioning and procurement guidance
• Contribute to project work, reporting, risk assessment, and performance monitoring

The role will also involve leading lower-risk commissioning exercises and supporting more complex or higher-risk projects.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working in a commissioning environment (public sector preferred)
• Experience supporting procurement, commissioning, or contract management activity
• Strong analytical, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of public sector policy, legislation, and partnership working
• Ability...