Commissioning Analyst (Hybrid) — Data, Contracts & Impact

Somerset County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave benefits

LGPS-type pension equivalent

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Commissioning Assistant to gather and analyse data, financial information and user feedback to support commissioning decisions, service design and value for money. You will work with service users, providers and partners to inform procurement, contract management and performance monitoring.

You will track performance, help prepare tenders and service changes, support officers and partners, and contribute to improvements across Children's Services.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience collecting and analysing data and financial information.
• Ability to work with service users, providers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Gather data, feedback and financial information to shape effective services.
• Work with service users, colleagues, providers and partners to inform decisions.
• Support commissioning officers with research, meetings, tenders and service changes.
• Help manage contracts and provider relationships, monitoring quality and value for money.
• Track performance and KPIs, presenting information clearly.
• Contribute to work across Children's Services and promote equality and wellbeing.

Skills

IT skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Performance reporting

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking a Commissioning Assistant to gather and analyse data, financial information and user feedback to support commissioning decisions, service design and value for money. You will work with service users, providers and partners to inform procurement, contract management and performance monitoring.

You will track performance, help prepare tenders and service changes, support officers and partners, and contribute to improvements across Children's Services.