Commissioning Officer

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Adult’s Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Officer, supporting the commissioning of services for vulnerable adults and families in Peterborough.

This is an exciting time for the Commissioning Directorate in Peterborough where we have the rare opportunity to establish the service in a new and innovative manner. In light of the ending of shared services we are establishing our workforce; this is the time to help shape and grow the directorate and support Peterborough to be the best it can.

The Commissioning Officer will support the delivery of the strategic priorities and commissioning intentions within the all-age commissioning division.

This role will include the commissioning, contract monitoring and quality assurance of services, improving the outcomes of children, young people and families, particularly children and young people in care.

If you have:

- The ability to work with a range of people to achieve a common goal
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient organisational and planning skills
- An enthusiastic attitude and an eagerness to learn
- And are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people and families, this could be the role for you.

We offer:

- A salary offered at Grade 8 (£27,852 - £31,099)
- Excellent index-linked, defined benefit pension scheme
- Outstanding occupational, sick, maternity/paternity and shared parental leave schemes
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Training and development

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.