Job Description

46,142 - 50,269 per year. Swansea Council is looking for a Commissioning Officer who is passionate about outcome-based commissioning and putting children first. In this strategic role, you will lead the planning, development, and monitoring of services that support children and families, ensuring every decision is driven by the needs and voices of children.

Post title:

Operational Commissioning Officer

Post number:

SS.73964

Salary:

46,142 - 50,269 per year

Job description:

Operational Commissioning Officer (SS.73964) Job description (PDF, 303 KB)

Directorate/department:

Social Services

Apply online now for post SS.73964

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Closing date:

11.45pm, 21 October 2025

Further information

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Your impact will include:

Leading a team to commission services that deliver measurable, positive outcomes for children and young people. Using data, feedback, and best practice to ensure every service is effective, innovative, and responsive to the changing needs of children. Building strong partnerships with providers and professionals to co-design services that empower children to thrive. Championing the rights and voices of children in all aspects of commissioning, ensuring their experiences inform service development.

We are seeking candidates with:

Qualifications in business, management, or equivalent experience Proven expertise in commissioning, procurement, and contract management Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills A commitment to child-centred practice and continuous improvement

Join us to help create services that enable children and young people to achieve their potential. This post requires a DBS check and a commitment to safeguarding.


If you require any further information with regard to this post, please contact

Dave Rossiter

via

Dave.Rossiter@swansea.gov.uk

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

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