Commissioning Officer – AR in Birmingham

Job Title: Commissioning Officer

Department: Children’s Commissioning Service
Reports to: Commissioning Manager

About Us

Birmingham Children’s Trust aims to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in by improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. We work collaboratively across services to provide high‑quality social work and family support.

Role Overview

The Commissioning Officer supports the Trust’s commissioning activities across the full cycle: Analyse, Plan, Do, Review. You will take responsibility for tasks across multiple projects, ensuring services are high‑quality, evidence‑based, and provide value for money. You will maintain relationships with stakeholders, monitor service delivery, and contribute to service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of commissioning strategies and plans.
• Assist in developing and managing contracts with service providers.
• Conduct quality assurance to ensure services meet standards and regulations.
• Collect and analyse data to inform commissioning decisions.
• Engage with stakeholders, including service users, partners, and suppliers.
• Contribute to policy, reporting, and statutory procedures (e.g., complaints, FOI requests).

Person Specification

• Experience in commissioning, contract management, or service development.
• Understanding of public sector, children’s services, or social care.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage projects, and deliver reports.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Values & Approach

• Work as one team, building strong relationships.
• Focus on quality, innovation, and accountability.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and families while promoting equality and inclusion.