Transformation and Commissioning Officer

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Transformation and Commissioning Officer to join the Children’s Strategy, Transformation and Commissioning team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will shape high‑quality, child-centred services across early help, social care, education and health.

You will support projects through the full commissioning cycle, using evidence, insight and the voices of children, young people and families to improve services and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting projects, commissioning activity or service transformation.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, reporting and briefing skills.
• Confident relationship-building, consultation and influencing across teams and organisations.
• Proactive, organised, resilient with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support small to medium-sized projects within wider transformation programmes, ensuring activity is well planned, coordinated and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Contribute across the commissioning cycle, including needs analysis, service design, market research, procurement, mobilisation, contract monitoring and service review.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative information, including performance and spend data, to produce clear reports, business cases, briefings and recommendations.
• Build effective relationships with internal teams, providers and partners across health, education, social care and the voluntary and community sector.
• Coordinate co-production and engagement activity so that the experiences and voices of children, young people and families inform service design and improvement.
• Monitor designated contracts, provider performance, risks and actions, helping to ensure services are high quality, compliant, outcome-focused and deliver value for money.

Job description

Transformation and Commissioning Officer

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £47,665 - £53,052 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 15/11/2026 at 23:00
Reference: REC2410541

Transformation and Commissioning Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transformation and Commissioning Officer to join our Children’s Strategy, Transformation and Commissioning team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a varied and influential role where you will help shape high-quality, child-centred services across early help, social care, education and health. You will support projects through the full commissioning cycle, using evidence, insight and the voices of children, young people and families to help improve services and outcomes.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, providers and partners across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector, you will contribute to service reviews, needs analysis, procurement, contract monitoring and transformation activity. You will also coordinate project tasks, prepare clear reports and business cases, and turn complex information into practical recommendations.

We are looking for a proactive and organised professional with experience of supporting commissioning, projects or service transformation. You will bring strong analytical, communication and relationship-building skills, together with the judgement and confidence to manage competing priorities and contribute to meaningful, sustainable change.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave - 31 days per annum (rising by 5 days with 5 years’ continuous local government service), plus Bank Holidays

GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7Your CareHelpline

Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - IncludingCarandCycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities– Including running, football, cricket & more

And more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support small to medium-sized projects within wider transformation programmes, ensuring activity is well planned, coordinated and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Contribute across the commissioning cycle, including needs analysis, service design, market research, procurement, mobilisation, contract monitoring and service review.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative information, including performance and spend data, to produce clear reports, business cases, briefings and recommendations.
• Build effective relationships with internal teams, providers and partners across health, education, social care and the voluntary and community sector.
• Coordinate co-production and engagement activity so that the experiences and voices of children, young people and families inform service design and improvement.
• Monitor designated contracts, provider performance, risks and actions, helping to ensure services are high quality, compliant, outcome-focused and deliver value for money.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience of supporting projects, commissioning activity or service transformation, with an understanding of the commissioning cycle and project management principles.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience of interpreting qualitative and quantitative data and using insight to support decisions and service improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports, briefings and recommendations and explain complex information simply.
• Confident relationship-building, consultation and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, organisations and professional disciplines.
• A proactive, organised and resilient approach, with the ability to manage a complex workload, balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Interview date: 24 th November, 30 th November or 3 rd December

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.