Senior Commissioning Development Officer

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 01/06/2026

Job Information

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Greenwich

Province Greenwich

Postal Code SE10

Job Description

3-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, aimed at leading the development and delivery of high-quality integrated commissioning across health and social care services. The role is crucial for driving service improvement, managing contracts, developing strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of commissioning strategies and action plans.
• Manage the delivery of high-quality integrated commissioning services in line with statutory duties.
• Provide senior-level support to strategic leads in achieving commissioning objectives.
• Oversee specific service areas, ensuring effective performance management and positive outcomes.
• Lead transformation projects and service redesign initiatives across health and care.
• Promote co-production with service users, partners, and stakeholders to improve services.
• Identify service gaps and develop solutions to meet evolving needs.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across commissioned services.

Requirements

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience in commissioning within health, social care, or local authority settings.
• Experience managing contracts, service performance, and improvement plans.
• Experience leading transformation or service redesign projects.
• Strong experience working with multi-agency partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in financial management and delivering value for money.
• Experience managing risk, safeguarding, and provider performance issues.
• Experience influencing change and supporting workforce development.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of key legislation (e.g., Care Act 2014, Children Act, Health & Care Act).
• Understanding of commissioning frameworks, governance, and information management.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child) required.

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