Senior Commissioning & Contracts Manager

Dorset Police/ Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership (subsidised)

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Development & training opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) in Exeter is seeking an experienced Commissioning Officer to manage a multi‑million pound contracts portfolio and provide strong commercial oversight. You will chair meetings, engage suppliers and use Power BI to analyse performance data.

You will lead commissioning activity across services, working with partners to deliver value for money and effective service design. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-level project management and commissioning.
• Strong commercial oversight across complex contracts.
• Ability to chair meetings and engage suppliers.
• Analytical capability with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex portfolio of contracts valued over £4 million.
• Provide commercial oversight and monitor contract performance.
• Lead commissioning activity and support service design.
• Use performance data to identify trends, risks and improvements.

Skills

Project management

Commercial oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) in Exeter is seeking an experienced Commissioning Officer to manage a multi‑million pound contracts portfolio and provide strong commercial oversight. You will chair meetings, engage suppliers and use Power BI to analyse performance data.

You will lead commissioning activity across services, working with partners to deliver value for money and effective service design. Hybrid working is available.