Commissioning Officer (Adults) - 4 Month Contract

Local Authority | 4 Month Contract

Location: Hackney, London
Rate: £38.77 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 4 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Commissioning Officer to join a Local Authority Adult Commissioning Team for a 4-month contract. This role is pivotal in enhancing Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Prevention, Housing, and Wellbeing services. You will be instrumental in the development, commissioning, and improvement of services that yield positive outcomes for adults. The position involves a blend of commissioning, contract management, project oversight, market development, stakeholder engagement, and service enhancement tasks. Ideal candidates will have a background in commissioning, contracts, housing, health, or adult social care, with a proven ability to manage projects, providers, and partnerships effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the execution of commissioning strategies for Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Prevention, and Wellbeing.
  
• Oversee and evaluate a range of commissioned contracts and projects.
  
• Conduct contract monitoring, performance assessments, and risk evaluations.
  
• Assist in procurement, commissioning, and market development efforts.
  
• Lead service reviews, options appraisals, business case development, and improvement initiatives.
  
• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with providers, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
  
• Support market engagement and provider development activities.
  
• Coordinate provider forums, consultation events, and stakeholder meetings.
  
• Perform research, benchmarking, data analysis, and needs assessments.
  
• Aid in financial monitoring and analysis of commissioned services.
  
• Contribute to the formulation of commissioning strategies and business plans.
  
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings for senior management and committees.
  
• Engage in service user consultation and co-production activities.
  
• Collaborate closely with Housing, Health, Social Care, Public Health, and voluntary sector partners.
  
• Participate in savings plans, service redesign, and transformation programs.
  

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience in commissioning, contracts, procurement, housing, health, or adult social care.
  
• Proven track record in project management and meeting deadlines.
  
• Skilled in managing complex stakeholder relationships.
  
• Proficient in contract monitoring and performance management.
  
• Experience in provider engagement and partnership collaboration.
  
• Competent in analyzing financial, performance, and service data.
  
• Familiarity with commissioning and procurement processes.
  
• Knowledgeable about Adult Social Care, Mental Health, Housing, or Health services.
  
• Strong skills in report writing, presentations, and communication.
  
• Experience in consultation, engagement, or involvement activities.
  
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
  

Desirable

• Experience in Local Authority commissioning.
  
• Background in Adult Social Care commissioning.
  
• Experience with Mental Health, Prevention, Housing Support, Homelessness, Supported Housing, or Advocacy Services.
  
• Understanding of health and social care legislation and policy.
  
• Formal project management experience or qualifications.
  
• Expertise in market development and provider relationship management.
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of £38.77 per hour (Umbrella)
  
• 4-month contract with full-time hours
  
• Bi-weekly pay schedule
  
• Diverse portfolio in commissioning and contract management
  
• Opportunity to impact Adult Social Care and Prevention services
  
• Involvement in strategic commissioning, market development, and transformation programs
  
• Possibility of contract extension
  

This role is ideal for individuals with experience as a Commissioning Officer, Contracts Officer, Senior Commissioning Officer, Service Development Officer, Project Officer, Housing Commissioning Officer, Adult Social Care Commissioning Officer, Mental Health Commissioning Officer, Provider Relationship Manager, or Contracts & Performance Officer.