Commissioning Officer

Job Introduction

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COMMISSIONING OFFICER

Salary: PO1- £22,955 per annum
21.5 hours per week
Location: Wildwood, Worcester (WR5 2QT)
Permanent

THE ROLE

At Worcestershire County Council, the Adult Social Care Commissioners are working with a wide range of partners across social care and health to deliver our strategy, ensuring Worcestershire residents are healthier, live longer, have a better quality of life and remain independent for as long as possible.

Our highly skilled and supportive Commissioning Team is now seeking applications from outstanding, motivated and experienced commissioners to take up this new and exciting role.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within the team to shape and commission high-quality, innovative and value-for-money services that improve outcomes for adults in Worcestershire. They will also have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of change and transformation work.

The Council encourages its people to make a positive difference, and our vision and values, customer focus, a can-do culture and freedom within boundaries, are at the very centre of everything we do. This role provides opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

YOUR BACKGROUND

You may come from a commissioning role involving demand-led services, or from another commercial background with an understanding of adult social care. You will be able to demonstrate your experience and ability to meet the person specification criteria, in particular:

• Ability to form strong working partnerships with a range of stakeholders and senior colleagues.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of performance management and measurement frameworks.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of strategic commissioning and planning.
• Specialist knowledge of commissioning-related information, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Demonstrable ability to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet the demands of the role.
• Ability to interpret, analyse and organise complex information and present recommendations clearly to inform decision-making.

It is essential that the post holder is:

• Willing to study for and achieve a Level 5 qualification relevant to the commissioning of services in the public sector.
• Able to travel across the county on occasion for Council and/or provider meetings.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted via TribePad only. Please ensure you provide information demonstrating how you meet the person specification and include examples of why you should be considered for the role, highlighting the experience, skills and knowledge you would bring to the post.

You will have the opportunity to upload your CV if you wish to do so.

Closing date for applications: 28 October 2026

Anticipated interview date: 9 November 2026 (Wildwood Offices, Worcester, WR5 2QT)

Worcestershire County Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for the people of Worcestershire. To do this effectively, we aim to have a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions throughout the recruitment process.