Job Description

Please note that although the closing date for this advert is 16th November, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. This means that the advert will be withdrawn should the vacancies become filled before the closing date

The Service & Team

Cornwall Council is nationally recognised for its integrated and forward-thinking approach to commissioning. We work in strong partnership across health, education, and social care to deliver services that make a real difference to children, young people, and families.


Join the People Commissioning Team as an Assistant Commissioning Officer and help make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. In this exciting role, you'll play a key part in supporting effective contract management by providing essential administrative assistance and facilitating clear, professional communication with a wide range of stakeholders.

Roles Available

We are recruiting for two FTE Assistant Commissioning Officers across several key areas:


Looked After Children and Care Leavers Children with Disabilities Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Please indicate your area(s) of interest in your application.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for supporting an area of children and young people commissioning. The role will involve all functions to support the team to be able to commission, providing key administrative support and effective communication of information to a range of people.


In this role, you will:


Be using data management systems and financial information to process payments to service providers. Accurately manage the input, output and presentation of data, as well as organise file structures to meet the teams GDPR responsibilities. Assist in researching information, provide analysis of performance by existing service providers and benchmark information. Administer provider and other meetings. Support the facilitation of engagement, participation and co-design with service users, providers and stakeholders.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Working Pattern:

There are 2 FTE roles, there is the opportunity to work full or part time. Working patterns are flexible in this role, such as hybrid work arrangements (including time in the office), compressed hours, term-time only and other alternatives.


Please indicate your requested working pattern in your application.

About You

We're looking for someone who is committed and enthusiastic to work for the best outcomes for children and young people in a fast-paced environment which requires ability to prioritise piece of work, sometimes at short notice.


You'll bring:


An ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team; and knowledge of good customer care and communicating with a wide range of people. Be positive and flexible in your approach to a variety of tasks and a willingness to learn new skills and continue with professional development. Excellent administrative skills and experience, including assisting in gathering, processing and analysing information, production of contract documents and reports, maintaining mailboxes and databases, tracking information, and administering meetings. Experience to manage and process payments within the team to ensure providers are paid accurately and on time through the electronic payment system. Experience of gathering information to inform service specifications for the procurement of services. Proficiency in the use of IT systems.

Why Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of commissioning work that directly improves the lives of children and families in Cornwall. You'll join a supportive and ambitious team, with the freedom to innovate and the backing to deliver.


We offer:


A competitive salary Flexible hybrid working Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme A nationally recognised employee wellbeing programme Access to a wide range of discounts on goods and services Relocation support, if applicable Investment in your career and development The chance to lead work that transforms lives

Additional Information

Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.


The full role profile is attached here .


We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.


For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Angie Andrews, Head of Commissioning, email angie.andrews@cornwall.gov.uk or telephone 07968 892660.

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here - The application process .


Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.