Commissioning Support Officer (Children’s Services) - 37 Hours

Torbay Council; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commissioning Support Officer for its Children's Services team. This exciting role involves supporting the procurement and management of high-quality services for children and families. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in a dynamic environment. With a focus on well-being and professional development, this position offers a flexible working arrangement and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the public sector.

Benefits

Flexible office-based or hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Focus on wellbeing

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, developing, and manipulating spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience in research, data analysis, and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Children’s Services commissioning team to procure and manage high-quality services.
• Provide high-level support and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to interpret complex information/data

Ability to organise and record meetings effectively

Education

Educated to 'A' level standard or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Department: Finance

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £27,711 - £30,060 / year

Description

There has never been a better time to join our team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building and share a sense of purpose and ambition.

An opportunity has arisen within the Commercial Services Team for a Commissioning Support Officer (Children’s Services). This diverse and interesting role involves supporting the Children’s Services commissioning team to procure and manage high-quality services for children, young people, and families.

We seek someone with the skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver excellent outcomes within the public sector. You should be passionate about providing high-level support, possess first-class organisational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety. Flexibility, excellent communication skills, and experience in organising and minuting meetings are essential. Experience with remote meeting technology such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom is also desirable.

You will have access to excellent learning and development opportunities and will be a key member of the Commercial Services Team.

Torbay offers an exceptional quality of life, with benefits including flexible office-based or hybrid working, a focus on wellbeing, and the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For the full job description, please visit: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/commissioning-support-officer-children-s-services/

For an informal chat, contact Tracey Field at 07747 648454 or [e-mail].

Interviews are expected during the week commencing 2nd June 2025. Early applications are encouraged as adverts may close early.

Skills

• Interpersonal and communication skills, including effective communication with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret complex information/data.
• Ability to organise and record meetings effectively.

Knowledge

• Experience dealing effectively with the public and agencies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, developing, and manipulating spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience in research, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Understanding of complex statistical information.
• Educated to ‘A’ level standard or equivalent.