Commissioning Officer - Ref: SS03126 in Walsall

Grade: G7; Salary Range: £35,412 - £38,220

Walsall Council is looking for dedicated and innovative individuals to join our Commissioning Team. Following a review of our commissioning functions across the council, we are developing a new approach focused on impactful commissioning, securing outcomes that matter, drawing upon more collaborative and joint/multidisciplinary approaches and adopting more of a people and place-based perspective.

We will achieve this through a substantial investment in commissioning that brings together four key areas of commissioning across the Council to create a more integrated approach to Health, Care, and Communities. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of our commissioning transformation journey and lead and work on impactful programmes that enhance the lives of our residents. We are committed to improving customer engagement and delivering high-quality services.

Why Work With Us?

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive setting.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Community Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of health, education, care and community services in Walsall.
• Innovative Projects: Be part of forward-thinking initiatives that drive positive change.

Current Opportunities

Walsall has significantly invested in building the commissioning team as part of its commitment to quality support to people in Walsall. This Commissioning Support Officer role will focus on supporting the commissioning, development, monitoring and quality assurance of Supported Living and Residential Care services for adults, with a particular focus on Mental Health and Learning Disabilities across Walsall.

The post will contribute to the delivery of commissioning priorities and support the design and implementation of service improvement initiatives that promote independence, wellbeing, choice and positive outcomes for local people. Working collaboratively with operational colleagues, providers, health partners and other stakeholders, the role will support a range of commissioning activities, development projects and pilot programmes.

These initiatives will help to shape future service delivery models and inform the Council's long-term strategic approach to Supported Living, Residential Care, Mental Health and Learning Disability provision. The post holder will also support contract monitoring, provider engagement, data analysis and performance reporting to ensure services are high quality, person-centred, deliver value for money and meet the changing needs of Walsall residents.

We are keen to work with Providers but need a team that is able to build effective working relationships with Providers so we can transform services in line with our commissioning intentions. The role will focus on ensuring commissioning activity follows good practice, using data and information to inform decisions and engaging with providers and people with lived experience around the options we have.

Closing date: 31st August 2026

At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your entire application, particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ - reflects your own voice.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.