Hybrid Commissioning Officer, Children’s Services & Data

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; North Anston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Commissioning Officer to support planning, development and monitoring of commissioned services for Children and Young People. The role focuses on data-driven decisions, partnerships, and value-for-money outcomes for children, young people and families across the borough.

Working closely with Commissioning Managers, providers and partners, you will help drive continuous improvement across Children's Services, using market intelligence and

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Strong analytical skills to turn information into recommendations.
• Confident influencing and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and solution-focused approach.
• Commercially aware and value-for-money mindset.
• Enjoy collaborative working and commitment to improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with providers and partners.
• Monitoring service quality, performance and value.
• Gathering, analysing and presenting data and intelligence.
• Supporting contract monitoring and provider engagement.
• Contribution to the development of procured contracts.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency and service improvement.
• Providing constructive challenge to support high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Influencing & negotiation

Organised & proactive

Commercial awareness

Collaborative working

Commitment to outcomes

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Commissioning Officer to support planning, development and monitoring of commissioned services for Children and Young People. The role focuses on data-driven decisions, partnerships, and value-for-money outcomes for children, young people and families across the borough.

Working closely with Commissioning Managers, providers and partners, you will help drive continuous improvement across Children's Services, using market intelligence and