Commissioning Officer (Adults)

Civic Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Commissioning Officer to join a Local Authority Adult Commissioning Team for a 4-month contract. Based in Hackney, London, this role focuses on enhancing Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Prevention, Housing, and Wellbeing services through commissioning, contracts, and market development.

You will manage provider relationships, undertake contract monitoring, support procurement, and drive service improvements, with strong project management and

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, contracts, procurement, or adult social care.
• Proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management.
• Experience in market development and provider engagement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the execution of commissioning strategies for Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Prevention, and Wellbeing.
• Oversee and evaluate a range of commissioned contracts and projects.
• Contract monitoring, performance assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Assist in procurement, market development, and commissioning efforts.
• Lead service reviews, business case development, and improvement initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with providers, stakeholders, and partner organisations.
• Coordinate provider forums, consultation events, and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement knowledge

Financial analysis

Local Authority commissioning

Job description

Local Authority | 4 Month Contract

Location: Hackney, London

Contract: 4 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Commissioning Officer to join a Local Authority Adult Commissioning Team for a 4-month contract. This role is pivotal in enhancing Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Prevention, Housing, and Wellbeing services. You will be instrumental in the development, commissioning, and improvement of services that yield positive outcomes for adults. The position involves a blend of commissioning, contract management, project oversight, market development, stakeholder engagement, and service enhancement tasks. Ideal candidates will have a background in commissioning, contracts, housing, health, or adult social care, with a proven ability to manage projects, providers, and partnerships effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the execution of commissioning strategies for Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Prevention, and Wellbeing.
  
• Oversee and evaluate a range of commissioned contracts and projects.
  
• Conduct contract monitoring, performance assessments, and risk evaluations.
  
• Assist in procurement, commissioning, and market development efforts.
  
• Lead service reviews, options appraisals, business case development, and improvement initiatives.
  
• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with providers, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
  
• Support market engagement and provider development activities.
  
• Coordinate provider forums, consultation events, and stakeholder meetings.
  
• Perform research, benchmarking, data analysis, and needs assessments.
  
• Aid in financial monitoring and analysis of commissioned services.
  
• Contribute to the formulation of commissioning strategies and business plans.
  
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings for senior management and committees.
  
• Engage in service user consultation and co-production activities.
  
• Collaborate closely with Housing, Health, Social Care, Public Health, and voluntary sector partners.
  
• Participate in savings plans, service redesign, and transformation programs.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience in commissioning, contracts, procurement, housing, health, or adult social care.
  
• Proven track record in project management and meeting deadlines.
  
• Skilled in managing complex stakeholder relationships.
  
• Proficient in contract monitoring and performance management.
  
• Experience in provider engagement and partnership collaboration.
  
• Competent in analyzing financial, performance, and service data.
  
• Familiarity with commissioning and procurement processes.
  
• Knowledgeable about Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Housing, or Health services.
  
• Strong skills in report writing, presentations, and communication.
  
• Experience in consultation, engagement, or involvement activities.
  
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
  
• Experience in Local Authority commissioning.
  
• Background in Adult Social Care commissioning.
  
• Experience with Mental Health, Prevention, Housing Support, Homelessness, Supported Housing, or Advocacy Services.
  
• Understanding of health and social care legislation and policy.
  
• Expertise in market development and provider relationship management.
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of £38.77 per hour (Umbrella)
  
• 4-month contract with full-time hours
  
• Diverse portfolio in commissioning and contract management
  
• Opportunity to impact Adult Social Care and Prevention services
  
• Involvement in strategic commissioning, market development, and transformation programs
  
• Possibility of contract extension
  

This role is ideal for individuals with experience as a Commissioning Officer, Contracts Officer, Senior Commissioning Officer, Service Development Officer, Project Officer, Housing Commissioning Officer, Adult Social Care Commissioning Officer, Mental Health Commissioning Officer, Provider Relationship Manager, or Contracts & Performance Officer.