Overview

Join the Commissioning Officer role at Cornwall Council. The Resettlement Service is looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking Commissioning Officer to join our dynamic team, making a real difference in the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and contract management activities that improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—from grassroots organisations to statutory bodies—to co-create sustainable services.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on community engagement.
• Ensure government funding is used effectively and ethically in a complex and evolving landscape.
• This is a public/customer-facing role with the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers.
• This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Working Pattern

Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Hybrid working home and office based. Flexibility required to support work within the community, which may occasionally involve some out of hours work during community activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Understands commissioning processes and has experience in contract development and monitoring.
• Is confident in analysing data, developing strategies, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Is self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering outstanding public services.
• Can manage budgets and interpret financial data.
• Is curious, analytical, and solutions-focused.
• Holds a qualification in commissioning and contract management.

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive Cornwall that celebrates diversity.
• Work in a team recognised for its success and innovation.
• Help shape a better future for individuals and communities alike.
• Thrive in a culture that values learning, creativity, and collaboration.

Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance, while ensuring that service needs are met.

Rewards and Benefits

• a competitive salary.
• a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
• a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
• Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

Additional Information: Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. The full role profile is attached here. We recommend saving a copy to refer to if invited to an interview. For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact ResettlementService@Cornwall.gov.uk

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application. You can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted. If you have any queries or require assistance with your application, please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.