Overview

Joining the People Commissioning Team (Together for Families) as a Commissioning Officer, you will help shape services that make a real difference in the lives of children, young people and families. You will 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. We are looking for a proactive and innovative thinker with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to co-production and social value.

Role Availability

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

The Role

You will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, ensuring that contracts are robust, delivering value for money and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Facilitate and undertake 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 with flexible working patterns, including hybrid arrangements (office time), compressed hours, term-time only options and other alternatives. Please indicate your preferred working pattern in your application.

About You

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

You’ll bring:

• Experience in commissioning and contract management across children’s 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. You’ll 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.

Details

Date posted: 04 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £39,160 to £46,355 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Location: New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AY

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and an enhanced criminal record disclosure may be required. Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer for this role.