Commissioning Officer

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA Salary: £35,451 - £39,165 per annum (pro rata for part time) Working Hours: 25.9 hours a week (pattern to be discussed with successful applicant but looking for coverage over 4 days) Contract Type: Permanent: Closing Date: 5th May 2026: Interview Date(s): 21st May 2026: Are you passionate about ensuring that children, young people and their families/carers receive high-quality support at the right time to achieve their full potential? Would you like to help make a difference to the lives of children and young people through effective commissioning – including procurement, brokerage of services, quality assurance and monitoring of contractual arrangements? Do you have an awareness of the Commissioning Cycle and commissioning practices? If so, this could be the role for you. About the Role: Successful candidates can expect to undertake a variety of tasks, including: Whilst the post will initially focus on supporting the commissioning arrangements associated with the Holiday Activities Fund, the Commissioning Service also provides support across the department in relation to Targeted E...