Digital Commissioning Officer | Full Time | Preston

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is seeking a Digital Commissioning Officer to lead the commissioning lifecycle for digital services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commissioning or procurement and a strong understanding of digital solutions. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Great holiday entitlement

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in commissioning or procurement, ideally within the public sector.
• Proven ability to manage digital service commissioning and contract arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning lifecycle for internal and external digital services.
• Use commissioning expertise to drive procurements for technologies.
• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Commissioning expertise

Strong knowledge of commissioning processes

Ability to manage digital service commissioning

Education

Professional or academic qualification in procurement

Equivalent experience

Job description

Digital Commissioning Officer – Full Time – Preston

Salary £55,613 - £60,148 per annum | Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week | Preston

Are you an experienced commissioning professional with a passion for digital transformation and service improvement? Join our Digital Commissioning team at County Hall and help shape the future of Lancashire’s digital services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning lifecycle for internal and external digital services, including innovative solutions across Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, End User Computing (EUC), Cloud technologies, and Wide Area Networks.
• Use commissioning expertise to drive procurements for technologies, applications and professional services.
• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders across Digital and the council.
• Work closely with colleagues in Procurement to ensure we buy services that meet business needs and align to the technical strategy.
• Lead strategic planning and procurement of new digital capabilities.

Qualifications

• Professional or academic qualification in procurement or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Substantial experience in commissioning or procurement, ideally within the public sector.
• Proven ability to manage digital service commissioning and contract arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• Great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, rising with length of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and option to buy additional leave each year.
• Staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup providing discounts at UK retailers.

By joining Lancashire County Council, you have the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.