Commissioning Officer — Lead Health & Social Care Innovation

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking a Commissioning Officer to lead commissioning activities in adult and children’s services. The role involves developing health and social care pathways while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and the ability to analyze data for informed decisions. This position offers a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activity in adult services, children’s services, and public health.
• Work with health partners to develop integrated health and social care pathways.
• Improve the management of resources to provide good quality services and value for money.
• Use need and demand data to develop intelligence-based commissioning decisions.
• Work collaboratively with users, stakeholders, and providers.
• Ensure services meet statutory requirements and deliver value for money.
• Support transformation of services.

Skills

Project management

Ability to manage multiple workstreams

IT and data analysis

Presentation and report writing

Ability to develop and manage relationships with stakeholders and providers

Team player

Job description

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking a Commissioning Officer to lead commissioning activities in adult and children’s services. The role involves developing health and social care pathways while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and the ability to analyze data for informed decisions. This position offers a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment.