Commissioning Officer

RE People; Painswick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commissioning Officer for a long-term temporary assignment in the public sector. This role involves supporting commissioning managers and key projects, conducting market research, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have public sector commissioning experience, strong analytical and report-writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. If you're looking for stability in your career, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

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 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement support

Contract management

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
• Lead lower‑risk commissioning exercises and support 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 to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional seeking a stable, long‑term temporary role within a public sector environment.

February start available, subject to checks.

Please email in confidence.