Commissioning and Contracts Officer (Redeployment 23065)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX option for Bury St Edmunds or Lowestoft office base (Hybrid)
• Salary:34434per annum pro rata for part time(Salary includes performance related pay progression)
• Hours:37 hours per week Flexible working options available
• Contract:Permanent

As a modern flexible and effective organisation were driven to make a positive difference to our communities and the lives of children and young people across Suffolk. When you join us as a Commissioning and Contracts Officer youll be encouraged to bring fresh thinking work collaboratively and help shape services that deliver real impact - both now and for the future.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Commissioning and Contracts Officer in our Children and Young Peoples (CYP) Strategic Commissioning service youll play a key role in supporting how services are planned commissioned and managed. Your work will help ensure children and young people receive highquality sustainable services that meet their needs.

On a typical day you might be analysing data to support commissioning decisions working with providers to improve performance or supporting contract management activity across a varied portfolio. Youll work closely with colleagues across social care home finding fostering childrens homes and procurement helping teams work efficiently and effectively.

You will:

• Support commissioning and contract management activity across CYP services
• Help monitor contracts to ensure quality value for money and performance
• Work with providers and partners to support good relationships and service improvement
• Contribute to market development activity including research and engagement
• Support improvements to processes workflows and ways of working
• Use data and insight to inform decisions and highlight risks or opportunities

You dont need to know everything on day one - we value curiosity collaboration and a willingness to learn.

You will need

Were looking for someone who brings a mix of experience insight and the right values.

We hope youll bring:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience including commissioning or contract management experience
• Experience supporting service planning contract management or market development
• Good data analysis skills and the ability to explain information clearly
• Experience working with providers stakeholders or partners
• Confidence building positive working relationships
• A practical organised approach and attention to detail

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Youll join the Strategic Commissioning Contracts and Home Finding teams within Children and Young Peoples Services. We work in a fastpaced environment where collaboration and flexibility really matter.

What makes our team special is our shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people alongside a supportive culture where people help one another share knowledge and take pride in their work. We balance responsibility with learning and we welcome new ideas and perspectives.

We work using a hybrid model combining home working with time spent in the office at Endeavour House.

Shaping careers and learning

We champion development and believe everyone should have the opportunity to grow. Youll have access to learning support and clear pathways to help you build an influential and rewarding career at Suffolk County Council.

Empowering everyone

Werebig believers in potentialpossibilityand the power of different searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want torepresentthe diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown inourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

For a friendly informal conversation about this role please contact Tina Hinesby calling .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Describe a time when you supported service planning or market development within a public private or voluntary sector organisation. What was your contribution and what was the outcome

2. Describe a situation where you had to analyse complex data and present your findings clearly to a range of audiences.

3. Tell us about a time when you introduced a new idea approach or way of working to improve commissioning contract management or service delivery.

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidanceto understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date: 07 May 2026 11.30pm

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid