Making a difference for children and young people we take an integrated and forward-thinking approach to commissioning. We work in strong partnership across health, education, and social care to deliver services that make a real difference to children, young people, and families. As a Commissioning Officer you will be making a difference for children and young people - an exciting opportunity to join the People Commissioning Team (Together for Families). Youll support the design, delivery and improvement of services for children, young people and families. Youll lead on engagement, gather and analyse intelligence, and contribute to commissioning strategies that drive value for money and better outcomes. Youll be a proactive, creative thinker with strong communication skills and a passion for co-production and social value.

Main duties of the job

Cornwall Council is nationally recognised for its integrated and forward-thinking approach to commissioning. We work in strong partnership across health, education, and social care to deliver services that make a real difference to children, young people, and families.

About us

We offer:

• Flexible hybrid working
• Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A nationally recognised employee wellbeing programme
• Access to a wide range of discounts on goods and services
• Relocation support, if applicable
• Investment in your career and development
• The chance to lead work that transforms lives

Job responsibilities

*Please note that although the closing date for this advert is 16th November 2025, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.This means that the advert will be withdrawn should the vacancies become filled before the closing date*

Join the People Commissioning Team (Together for Families) as a Commissioning Officer and help shape services that make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.

In this dynamic role, youll contribute to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of services by leading engagement activities, gathering and analysing insights, and supporting the development of commissioning strategies that promote value for money and improved outcomes.

Were looking for a proactive and innovative thinker with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to co-production and social value.

Role Available

We are recruiting for a part time Commissioning Officer in the Children with Disabilities Commissioning Team.

The Role:

Youll be responsible for supporting and leading elements of engagement and co-design with children, young people and partner organisations. The role will involve all functions to support the team to be able to commission, manage and improve services, including reviews, analysis, planning and contributing to the contracting and procurement processes.

In this role, you will:

• Be able to work independently, take responsibility for complex intelligence gathering and research relating to specific projects and take a creative approach to market development.
• Contribute to contracting, procurement and tendering, being responsible for ensuring that contracts are robust, delivering value for money and effectively working to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Facilitate and undertaken engagement, participation and co-design with service users, providers and stakeholders.
• Write communications, service specifications, reports and contribute to effective delivery of the contract and commissioning workflow for the team.

This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Working Pattern:

This is a part time role. We offer flexible working patterns, such as hybrid work arrangements (including time in the office), compressed hours, term-time only and other alternatives.

Please indicate your requested working pattern in your application.

About You

Were looking for someone who has commissioning experience, is self-motivated, creative and able to work collaboratively and flexibly. You can undertake research, analyse data and present findings, with the ability to devise solutions to complex problems.

Youll bring:

• Experience in commissioning and contract management across childrens services or related sectors.
• Strong partnership working skills, with the ability to influence and co-design across systems.
• A track record of delivering service improvements and managing complex projects.
• The ability to interpret data, write reports, develop strategies, and lead implementation with confidence.
• A proactive, creative approach with strong communication skills and a passion for co-production and social value.

Why Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of commissioning work that directly improves the lives of children and families in Cornwall. Youll join a supportive and ambitious team, with the freedom to innovate and the backing to deliver.

Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please refer to the attached role profile

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.