Commissioning Officer

Key Details

• Directorate: Adult Services
• Pay Level: 7, £41,873 – £47,238 (fully inclusive of local weighting allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
• Location: Observatory House / Slough (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Standard
• Number of Vacancies: 2

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning activities across a diverse portfolio, supporting the delivery of strategic priorities by analysing data, insight and evidence to understand current and future demand. Shape the market and redesign services and pathways that meet statutory duties, improve outcomes for residents and carers, and deliver value for money. Work collaboratively with market management, finance, legal and procurement colleagues across the Council. Roles are not portfolio‐specific; your work plan will be driven by the Commissioning Forward Plan and agreed savings targets.

Requirements

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. This role does not offer visa sponsorship, and applicants requiring sponsorship will not be eligible.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing to 30 days after 2–5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and access to employee networks supporting equality and inclusion
• Tax‑free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to and from work

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