Commissioning Officer

Sefton Council; Sefton; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council in Sefton is seeking a Commissioning Officer to shape and improve Adult Social Care services. Based in Sefton, you will support strategic commissioning, procurement, contract management and market development across a range of services.

You will lead projects from needs analysis through procurement, implemented performance monitoring and review, working with service users, carers, providers, health partners and council colleagues to ensure high quality, value-for-money outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, contract management, procurement or service development within health, social care or a related sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commissioning projects from initial needs analysis through to procurement, implementation, performance monitoring and service review.
• Work closely with service users, carers, providers, health partners, community organisations and council colleagues to ensure services are high quality, value for money and outcome-focused.
• Develop service specifications, evaluate provider performance, manage quality and risk, and support innovation and continuous improvement across commissioned services.

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 06/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CSC/26/348145

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.

Closing Date - Friday 6th November

Provisional Interview Date - Friday 20th November

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

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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