Part-Time Commissioning Officer - Children’s Placements

South Gloucestershire Council; Yate; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Flexible work options

Training & development

Technology investment

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a part-time Commissioning Officer to join the Children’s Placement team. The role focuses on securing high‑quality placements for children and young people, ensuring individual needs are met and value for money is achieved.

You will coordinate commissioning activities, collaborate with care providers, and monitor provider performance while supporting a part‑time Assistant Commissioning Officer. The role is hybrid, based in Yate with homeworking options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in commissioning or delivering education, social care, or health services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the commissioning of placements for children and young people.
• Identify and secure appropriate placements with care providers to balance needs, quality, and value.
• Quality assure referrals, maintain records, and monitor placements and provider performance.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to a part-time Assistant Commissioning Officer.
• Collaborate with partners to support strategic commissioning priorities and improve outcomes.

Skills

Commissioning knowledge

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a part-time Commissioning Officer to join the Children’s Placement team. The role focuses on securing high‑quality placements for children and young people, ensuring individual needs are met and value for money is achieved.

You will coordinate commissioning activities, collaborate with care providers, and monitor provider performance while supporting a part‑time Assistant Commissioning Officer. The role is hybrid, based in Yate with homeworking options.