Specialist Commissioning Support

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Specialist Commissioning Support Officer within the Education Directorate. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and project support to the commissioning team. Your primary focus will be on supporting the effective and efficient delivery of commissioned services and contracts.

About You

• Collaborate with the Specialist Commissioning Team to provide administrative support in the planning, development, and monitoring of commissioned services.
• Contribute to the preparation of onboarding providers and associated procurement activities.
• Assist with contract management activities, including monitoring, and supporting contract variations and extensions.
• Maintain accurate records and databases relating to commissioning activities, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assist in the development and implementation of commissioning frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Liaise and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including services providers, community groups and partner organisations.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation, policies and best practices related to commissioning, sharing knowledge with the team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in providing administrative support in a commissioning or procurement environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• AI skills and fluency would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Proficient in using MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point, along with the County Councils internal Capita/Liquid Logic Systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of commissioning processes, public sector procurement, and contract management would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations with local government would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements are available for many 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

How to Apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please express an interest in this position by submitting a CV today by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leigh Allen – leigh.allen2@gloucestershire.gov.uk. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.