Commissioning Officer (Data Lead), Fixed Term in Bridgend

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 2nd Floor

Salary: 41,771 - 47,181 per annum

Hours per Week: 37.00

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Duration: Three years

Closing Date: 22/05/2026

This post is not open to job share.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Commissioning Officer (Data Lead) to support the effective delivery and monitoring of the Crisis and Resilience Fund and other commissioned services. You will play a key role in using data and insight to inform decision-making, track performance and ensure value for money across commissioned activity.

You will support the team with day-to-day commissioning and data-related tasks, including:

• Collecting, analysing and presenting data to support commissioning decisions.
• Managing and maintaining accurate performance, contract and financial records.
• Supporting budget monitoring, forecasting and spend tracking.
• Producing reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with providers and partners to gather performance and outcomes data.
• Supporting compliance, quality assurance and audit requirements.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Has a keen eye for detail and is confident working with data and financial information.
• Has experience of managing or monitoring budgets and using data to track performance.
• Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, MS Teams and SharePoint.
• Can work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team to deliver high-quality services.

Experience in a commissioning, data, finance or public sector environment is desirable but not essential.

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• The chance to influence commissioning decisions and make a meaningful impact through data-led work.

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the Apply Now Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Joanna Hall via email.

Closing date 22/05/2026. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 25/05/2026.

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We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

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Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.