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Commissioning Officer (Adults)


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Commissioning Officer (Adults) - 4 Month Contract

Local Authority 4 Month Contract

Location: Hackney London
Rate: 38.77 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 4 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Commissioning Officer to join a Local Authority Adult Commissioning Team for a 4-month contract. This role is pivotal in enhancing Adult Social Care Mental Health Prevention Housing and Wellbeing services. You will be instrumental in the development commissioning and improvement of services that yield positive outcomes for adults. The position involves a blend of commissioning contract management project oversight market development stakeholder engagement and service enhancement tasks. Ideal candidates will have a background in commissioning contracts housing health or adult social care with a proven ability to manage projects providers and partnerships effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the execution of commissioning strategies for Adult Social Care Mental Health Prevention and Wellbeing.
  • Oversee and evaluate a range of commissioned contracts and projects.
  • Conduct contract monitoring performance assessments and risk evaluations.
  • Assist in procurement commissioning and market development efforts.
  • Lead service reviews options appraisals business case development and improvement initiatives.
  • Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with providers stakeholders and partner organizations.
  • Support market engagement and provider development activities.
  • Coordinate provider forums consultation events and stakeholder meetings.
  • Perform research benchmarking data analysis and needs assessments.
  • Aid in financial monitoring and analysis of commissioned services.
  • Contribute to the formulation of commissioning strategies and business plans.
  • Prepare reports presentations and briefings for senior management and committees.
  • Engage in service user consultation and co-production activities.
  • Collaborate closely with Housing Health Social Care Public Health and voluntary sector partners.
  • Participate in savings plans service redesign and transformation programs.
Essential

Requirements
Requirements:

  • Experience in commissioning contracts procurement housing health or adult social care.
  • Proven track record in project management and meeting deadlines.
  • Skilled in managing complex stakeholder relationships.
  • Proficient in contract monitoring and performance management.
  • Experience in provider engagement and partnership collaboration.
  • Competent in analyzing financial performance and service data.
  • Familiarity with commissioning and procurement processes.
  • Knowledgeable about Adult Social Care Mental Health Housing or Health services.
  • Strong skills in report writing presentations and communication.
  • Experience in consultation engagement or involvement activities.
  • Excellent analytical research and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
Desirable

  • Experience in Local Authority commissioning.
  • Background in Adult Social Care commissioning.
  • Experience with Mental Health Prevention Housing Support Homelessness Supported Housing or Advocacy Services.
  • Understanding of health and social care legislation and policy.
  • Formal project management experience or qualifications.
  • Expertise in market development and provider relationship management.
Whats on Offer

  • Competitive rate of 38.77 per hour (Umbrella)
  • 4-month contract with full-time hours
  • Bi-weekly pay schedule
  • Diverse portfolio in commissioning and contract management
  • Opportunity to impact Adult Social Care and Prevention services
  • Involvement in strategic commissioning market development and transformation programs
  • Possibility of contract extension
This role is ideal for individuals with experience as a Commissioning Officer Contracts Officer Senior Commissioning Officer Service Development Officer Project Officer Housing Commissioning Officer Adult Social Care Commissioning Officer Mental Health Commissioning Officer Provider Relationship Manager or Contracts & Performance Officer.


Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Requirements: Experience working within a commissioning contracts procurement housing health or adult social care environment. Experience managing projects and delivering work to deadlines. Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships. Experience of contract monitoring and performance management. Experience of provider engagement and partnership working. Experience analysing financial performance and service data. Understanding of commissioning and procurement processes. Knowledge of Adult Social Care Mental Health Housing or Health services. Strong report writing presentation and communication skills. Experience undertaking consultation engagement or involvement activities. Strong analytical research and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Local Authority commissioning experience. Experience within Adult Social Care commissioning. Experience working with Mental Health Prevention Housing Support Homelessness Supported Housing or Advocacy Services. Knowledge of health and social care legislation and policy. Formal project management experience or qualifications. Experience of market development and provider relationship management. Whats on Offer 38.77 per hour (Umbrella) 4 Month Contract Full-Time Hours Bi-Weekly Pay Diverse commissioning and contract management portfolio Opportunity to influence Adult Social Care and Prevention services Exposure to strategic commissioning market development and transformation programmes Potential contract extension Ideal for candidates with experience as a Commissioning Officer Contracts Officer Senior Commissioning Officer Service Development Officer Project Officer Housing Commissioning Officer Adult Social Care Commissioning Officer Mental Health Commissioning Officer Provider Relationship Manager or Contracts & Performance Officer.