Commissioning Officer

RE Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector service provider is looking for a Commissioning Officer to support managers in delivering effective commissioning services across various outcome areas. This role requires experience in commissioning, strong analytical skills, and expertise in stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include procurement support, contract monitoring, and assisting with market research to inform decisions. Ideal candidates must have knowledge of public sector policy and the ability to draft specifications for procurements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and procurement activities.
• Assist with market research, analysis, and evidence gathering.
• Support stakeholder and customer engagement activities.
• Undertake contract monitoring with providers.
• Draft specifications in line with guidance.
• Contribute to project work and performance monitoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing skills

Stakeholder engagement

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...