Job Description

Salary

38,753 - 40,615

Reference number

BUC13760

Contract type

Fixed Term / Secondment

Working hours

Full Time

Level of DBS check required

Basic

Date posted

7 Jul 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

22 Jul 2025

Overview

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for communities through strategic commissioning?

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a dedicated

Commissioning Officer

to join the Children in Care and Sufficiency Team within our Adults and Health directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and help shape services that make a real difference in people's lives.



Our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub brings together strategic commissioners with operational commissioning, including Quality and Placements, and procurement colleagues. By combining our skills, experiences and lessons learned, we ensure the most effective approach to supporting all stages of the commissioning cycle, complementing other Council teams to maximise the quality and value for money for our residents.

Contract: This is a fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 6 months covering maternity leave.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

About the role

As a Commissioning Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the full commissioning cycle - from needs assessment and service design to procurement and performance monitoring. You'll work closely with the Council and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services that meet the needs of our residents.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting strategic needs assessments and business planning. Assisting with financial oversight, invoicing, and budget monitoring. Implementing performance reporting and contract management processes. Engaging with providers and stakeholders to co-produce services. Contributing to innovative commissioning solutions and continuous improvement.

This role requires excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as a strong understanding of the health and social care landscape.



Any-Desk:



As an 'any-desk' worker, you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

You will be a proactive and analytical professional with a passion for improving public services and outcomes. With a solid understanding of the commissioning cycle and the health and social care landscape, you will bring both strategic insight and attention to detail. You will thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, and are confident managing multiple priorities.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Experience in commissioning, contract management, or a related field. Knowledge of health and social care systems, policies, and best practices. Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. A degree or equivalent experience, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

You will be someone who is values-driven, outcome-focused, and committed to making a difference for vulnerable people in our community.



Please refer to the job summary attached for full details about the role.

Other information

For more information about the role, please contact Jessica Hunter at jessica.hunter@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:


All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.



By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:


a fair and inclusive culture the chance to really make a difference to those around you health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.



From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.



We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafes, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.



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