Commissioning Officer (Adults)

Location: Hackney, London and Hybrid working

Pay Rate: £38.77 UMB

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Commissioning Officer (Adults) to support the delivery of Adult Social Care, mental health, prevention and wellbeing commissioning strategies across Hackney. Working alongside the Strategic Commissioner and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you will help shape, develop and improve services that meet the needs of adults in the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contracts and projects, monitoring financial performance, service quality, risks and outcomes.
• Support the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, service specifications, performance indicators and business cases.
• Lead and contribute to service reviews, options appraisals, research, benchmarking and market analysis.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with providers, service users, carers, health, housing and social care partners.
• Lead projects and initiatives across areas such as supported housing, homelessness services, residential care, day services, advocacy and prevention.
• Engage with service users and communities to ensure their views inform service planning and commissioning decisions.
• Support provider market development, identify gaps in service provision and promote innovative approaches to meeting local needs.
• Ensure effective financial management, contract monitoring, performance reporting and implementation of improvement plans.
• Contribute to strategic planning, investment and savings programmes, ensuring services deliver best value for Hackney residents.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in commissioning, contract management, project management or service development within adult social care or a related public service environment.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, undertake research and produce high-quality reports.
• Experience of managing contracts, monitoring performance and supporting financial accountability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.

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Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.