Commissioning Officer

Sefton Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Commissioning Officer to shape and improve Adult Social Care services. You will lead commissioning projects from needs analysis through procurement, implementation and monitoring, working with partners to ensure high-quality, cost-effective services that improve resident outcomes.

The role requires strong analytical, communication and relationship management skills, with responsibility for developing service specifications, evaluating provider

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills with excellent relationship management abilities.
• Experience in commissioning, contract management, procurement or service development within health or social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commissioning projects from needs analysis to procurement and implementation.
• Manage quality and risk, evaluate provider performance, and monitor service outcomes.
• Collaborate with service users, carers, providers, health partners and council colleagues to ensure value for money and high-quality services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship management

Commissioning

Contract management

Procurement

Service development

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 02/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: ASC/26/344338

About the Role

The Commissioning Officer plays a key role in shaping, developing and improving Adult Social Care services across Sefton. Working within the Commissioning Team, the postholder is responsible for supporting the strategic commissioning, procurement, contract management and market development of services that enable residents to live independent, healthy and fulfilling lives

This is a varied and influential role that combines strategic thinking, project management and partnership working. The successful candidate will lead and support commissioning projects from initial needs analysis through to procurement, implementation, performance monitoring and service review. They will work closely with service users, carers, providers, health partners, community organisations and council colleagues to ensure services are high quality, value for money and focused on delivering positive outcomes.

The role requires strong analytical, communication and relationship management skills, with responsibility for developing service specifications, evaluating provider performance, managing quality and risk, and supporting innovation and continuous improvement across commissioned services. The Commissioning Officer will also contribute to market development activities, ensuring that local services remain responsive, sustainable and capable of meeting the changing needs of Sefton residents.

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative professional with experience in commissioning, contract management, procurement or service development within health, social care or a related sector. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for people, confident in managing projects and stakeholder relationships, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services that support the Council's strategic priorities.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday, 2 nd October 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are 19 th and 21 st October 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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