Role Overview
Grade C- £35,412 – £44,075
Permanent, 36.50 hours per week
Birmingham is a city of energy, diversity and ambition, and we’re transforming the way we serve children, young people and families. As the largest local authority in Europe, the Commissioning Officer will play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for children and families.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Contribute meaningfully to commissioning plans that improve outcomes
- Support the delivery of strategic commissioning intentions and delegated activities across Children & Families, including health, wellbeing and prevention services such as the 0–19 Healthy Child Programme and Best Start in Life Family Hubs
- Build strong, productive relationships with stakeholders and providers
- Work closely with internal teams, Birmingham Children’s Trust, NHS partners, and a wide range of providers to shape services that meet the needs of children, young people and families
- Collect, input, analyse and interpret data to inform commissioning decisions, performance management and statutory returns
- Support high‑quality service delivery through co‑production and quality assurance, including undertaking contract monitoring visits
- Demonstrate professionalism, strong governance and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Confidence in engaging with providers, partners, children and families, adapting style to different audiences
- Analytical capability and attention to detail – ability to interpret data, analyse performance and translate insight into practical recommendations
- Commitment to co‑production and inclusive practice, valuing the voices of children, young people and families and supporting their involvement in shaping services
- A proactive, organised and professional approach, able to plan own work, manage multiple tasks and maintain high standards of governance
Why Join Us
- Shape services that directly improve the lives of children and families
- Work in a supportive, ambitious strategic commissioning team
- Develop skills in strategic commissioning, contract management and service design
- Be part of a council committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Contribute to major programmes of activity
Key Requirements
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required before any employment offer can be confirmed. Sponsorship is not available for this post – applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy.
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Grade C- £35,412 – £44,075Permanent, 36.50 hours per weekBirmingham is a city of energy, diversity and ambition, and we’re transforming the way we serve children, young people and families. As the largest local authority in Europe, the Commissioning Officer will play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for children and families.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Contribute meaningfully to commissioning plans that improve outcomes
- Support the delivery of strategic commissioning intentions and delegated activities across Children & Families, including health, wellbeing and prevention services such as the 0–19 Healthy Child Programme and Best Start in Life Family Hubs
- Build strong, productive relationships with stakeholders and providers
- Work closely with internal teams, Birmingham Children’s Trust, NHS partners, and a wide range of providers to shape services that meet the needs of children, young people and families
- Collect, input, analyse and interpret data to inform commissioning decisions, performance management and statutory returns
- Support high‑quality service delivery through co‑production and quality assurance, including undertaking contract monitoring visits
- Demonstrate professionalism, strong governance and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Confidence in engaging with providers, partners, children and families, adapting style to different audiences
- Analytical capability and attention to detail – ability to interpret data, analyse performance and translate insight into practical recommendations
- Commitment to co‑production and inclusive practice, valuing the voices of children, young people and families and supporting their involvement in shaping services
- A proactive, organised and professional approach, able to plan own work, manage multiple tasks and maintain high standards of governance
Why Join Us
- Shape services that directly improve the lives of children and families
- Work in a supportive, ambitious strategic commissioning team
- Develop skills in strategic commissioning, contract management and service design
- Be part of a council committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Contribute to major programmes of activity
Key Requirements
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required before any employment offer can be confirmed. Sponsorship is not available for this post – applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy.
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