Digital Commissioning Officer | Full Time | Preston

Energy Jobline ZR; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston seeks an experienced commissioning professional to lead digital service commissioning. Responsibilities include managing service agreements and compliance with regulations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package including pension, holidays, and discounts with UK retailers are offered.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave with additional options

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Professional or academic qualification in procurement or related field.
• Substantial experience in commissioning or procurement.
• Proven ability in digital service commissioning management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning lifecycle for digital services.
• Create and manage service level agreements.
• Provide expert advice and support to stakeholders.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Procurement knowledge

Digital service management

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in procurement

Equivalent experience in a related field

Job description

Overview

Salary £55,613 - £60,148 per annum | Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week | Preston

Are you an experienced commissioning professional with a passion for digital transformation and service improvement? Join our Digital Commissioning team at County Hall and help shape the future of Lancashire's digital services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning lifecycle for internal and external digital services, including innovative solutions across Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, End User Computing (EUC), Cloud technologies, and Schools.
• Create and manage service level agreements to ensure value-for-money and high-quality delivery.
• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with digital, cybersecurity, and commissioning policies and regulations.
• Manage service budgets and align them with strategic digital plans.
• Lead strategic planning and procurement of new digital capabilities.

What we;re looking for

• Professional or academic qualification in procurement or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Substantial experience in commissioning or procurement, ideally within the public sector.
• Proven ability to manage digital service commissioning and contract arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes and best practices.

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring - Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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