Job Description

Commissioning Officer

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Salary
37,938 - 42,708 per annum

National pay award pending

Type of vacancy
Fixed Term
Work pattern
Full Time

Duration (Months)

8

Hours per week

37

Work Base

County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP

Working Arrangements

Hybrid
/ Person Specification
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Competency Framework

Tier 7b
Number of posts
1
Interview date
to be confirmed

Closing Date

31 July 2025 23:55

Do you have experience of working in or with Health and/or Social Care and would like to make a real difference to services and how support is delivered in Nottinghamshire? The Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning Team is looking for a new Commissioning Officer to do just that.


In this role, you will work alongside the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team at Nottinghamshire County Council to support reviews of care home provision. There is an expectation that the postholder will visit care homes across Nottinghamshire on a regular basis, so being a car driver is essential.


You will lead activity with external providers to negotiate care models and agree rates of pay for care home services. You will also work closely with health colleagues to ensure models of care and fee levels are effectively managed within residential provision for working age adults. You will take part in weekly CHC panel discussions alongside social care and health colleagues.


This role includes future planning and evidencing impact for the CHC team, as well as providing line management support to three Service Advisors. You will provide support and guidance to wider Council teams in relation to care home provision, including areas such as 1:1 care arrangements.


You will require good interpersonal skills, an interest in making a difference, analytical abilities and a high degree of respect for the people you work with and serve. You will also need confidence in using Microsoft Applications, including Excel, Word and Teams.


This would be a great opportunity to develop your skills within commissioning. While some relevant work experience is beneficial, such as working on the delivery or arrangement of care and support services, and experience in delivering projects, you will be fully supported to learn and grow in your role and receive support from line management within the commissioning team.


This temporary vacancy arises from a grant-funded opportunity and is currently expected to end on 31st March 2026.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jasmine Langley, Senior Commissioning Officer (jasmine.langley@nottscc.gov.uk).

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.


Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.


Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.