At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the commissioning of services for adults with care needs and ensure high-quality delivery.
- Company: Join the vibrant London Borough of Waltham Forest, a hub of culture and opportunity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team focused on community well-being and service improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of adults while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree-level education and strong commissioning experience required.
The predicted salary is between 49056 - 52194 £ per year.
Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: PO4 £49,056 - £52,194
Contract Type: Full Time/Fixed Term Contract (2 years)
Working hours per week: 36
Application Deadline: 11/09/2026
Proposed Interview Date(s): WC 21/09/2026
Reference: 2265
About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace.
About the role: The postholder will lead the strategic commissioning of services for adults with care and support needs and carers, primarily aged 65 and over, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services aligned with agreed commissioning priorities. The postholder will lead and manage a team of commissioning support staff including quality, contracts and supplier relationship staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- This post will support the commissioning of services for adults with care and support needs and carers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services aligned with agreed commissioning priorities.
- To work closely with strategic commissioners, quality assurance and contract monitoring, business intelligence and operational colleagues to develop plans for service improvement and development in specific areas, as agreed.
- Service plans delivered which are comprehensive, evidence-based to deliver good outcomes.
- Strong collaborative working to enable effective partnership working with strategic commissioners, quality assurance, contract monitoring, business intelligence, and operational teams to ensure alignment of priorities and actions.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Degree-level education.
- Relevant professional qualification (desirable).
- Strong commissioning experience and knowledge of legislation, markets and best practice.
- Experience in large, complex organisations.
- Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
Terms and conditions:
- Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;
- Satisfactory declaration of interest;
- This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/or vulnerable adults;
- Satisfactory DBS check;
- As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives:
- Promoting equality of opportunity
- Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage
- Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels.
- Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all.
Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Pranay Chakravorti, Head of Commissioning and Market Quality – Live Well, pranay.chakravorti@walthamforest.gov.uk
Commissioning Officer - Live Well in Walthamstow employer: Borough of Waltham Forest
The London Borough of Waltham Forest is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a strong commitment to fair pay, diversity, and employee progression, this role within the Place and Design Team provides a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful community development in a dynamic borough known for its creativity and ambition. Employees benefit from collaborative working environments, innovative projects, and the chance to make a tangible impact on local infrastructure and housing.
