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) (Pay award pending) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent: Closing Date: 24th May 2026: Interview Date(s): W/c 1st June 2026 Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Are you passionate about helping children and young people get the right support at the right time and about enabling families and carers to help them thrive? Do you want to play a key role in shaping and commissioning high‑quality services that genuinely improve outcomes, while ensuring all spending is compliant and delivers real value for money? If you understand the commissioning cycle and want your work to make a tangible difference, this could be the role for you. About the Role: We are recruiting a full‑time Commissioning Officer to join our Children and Family Services Commissioning Team. This is a highly impactful role with a strong focus on commissioning new services and ensuring full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and local Contract Procedure Rules. Key responsibilities include: The role may also include opportunities to...