Commissioning Officer

Haringey Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a highly motivated Senior Commissioning Officer to lead the commissioning of services focused on making a real difference to children, young people, and families. This role involves planning, procurement, managing services, overseeing the commissioning cycle, and leading a team of Commissioning Officers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in service commissioning within the public sector, supported by solid understanding of legal and policy frameworks. The position offers generous leave and potential hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Leave entitlement of 31 days plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Generous local government pension scheme

Discount schemes across leisure and culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in service commissioning, procurement, and contract management.
• Experience working at a senior level, ideally in the public sector.
• Solid understanding of legal procedures and information security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, and manage services to ensure positive outcomes.
• Oversee the commissioning cycle including research and evaluation.
• Provide evidence-based reports to support decision making.
• Manage a team of Commissioning Officers and ensure high standards.

Skills

Service commissioning

Procurement

Contract management

Data management

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Commissioning Officer to join our Children’s Services team. This pivotal role will lead the commissioning of services that make a real difference to children, young people, and families in Haringey.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the planning, procurement, and management of services, ensuring contracts and service specifications are robust, compliant, and deliver positive outcomes.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end commissioning cycle, including research, planning, procurement, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear, evidence‑based reports and recommendations to senior management, supporting effective decision‑making and resource allocation.
• Manage and support a team of Commissioning Officers, ensuring policies are followed and high standards of practice are maintained.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Children’s Services, Procurement, and partner organisations to ensure services meet needs and deliver value.
• Maintain a strong understanding of legal procedures, local and national policies, and legislative frameworks, ensuring compliance at every stage.
• Drive service improvements by identifying opportunities, recommending changes, and ensuring these are implemented effectively.
• Build strong relationships with providers and stakeholders to ensure commissioning plans align with departmental priorities and deliver the best outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in service commissioning, procurement, and contract management. You will bring proven expertise in managing and organising data to support service design and ensure contract requirements are met.

With substantial experience working at a senior level, ideally within the public sector, you will be confident in leading teams and driving high‑quality outcomes.

You will have a solid understanding of legal procedures, local and national policies, and legislative frameworks, alongside excellent communication skills and knowledge of GDPR and information security protocols.

Benefits

• Leave entitlement of 31 days plus bank holidays.
• Potential hybrid working opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide financial and money‑saving discounts.

Why Haringey?

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – a world in one borough, brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. We celebrate diversity, champion equality, and aim to do things our own way. Our values of Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative, and Community‑focused drive us to continuously strive to do our very best for all residents.