Strategic Commissioning & Funding Coordinator

The Children's Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff shuttle service

On-site nursery

Free eye tests

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Additional annual leave for long and 


Job summary

The Children’s Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commissioning Officer to support the Business Development and Commissioning Team. You will handle operational and administrative support across commissioning, contracting and funding activities to ensure funding arrangements are established and maintained accurately.

Reporting to the Senior Commissioning Manager, you will coordinate documentation, maintain records, assist with funding applications and follow up on actions.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating contractual documentation and funding processes.
• Ability to support referrals, assessments and placements efficiently.
• Attention to detail with records and reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general operational support across referral, assessment and funding processes.
• Coordinate preparation, administration and completion of contractual documentation for placements and services.
• Maintain accurate commissioning, contract, placement and funding records across systems.
• Take and circulate minutes and actions from commissioning meetings.
• Follow up outstanding actions, escalating delays to senior management.

Skills

Operational support

Contract coordination

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget awareness

Education

Degree in Public Administration

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

The Children’s Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commissioning Officer to support the Business Development and Commissioning Team. You will handle operational and administrative support across commissioning, contracting and funding activities to ensure funding arrangements are established and maintained accurately.

Reporting to the Senior Commissioning Manager, you will coordinate documentation, maintain records, assist with funding applications and follow up on actions.