Commissioning Officer

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Commissioning Officer to play a key role in working with the commissioning team in the commissioning and delivery of high-quality, value-for-money residential, nursing, homecare, reablement and community-based support services across Trafford. Working closely with Specialist Commissioners and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector you will support the full commissioning cycle and help shape services that enable people to live well and independently either in their own homes or within care settings. This role has a particular focus on:

• Market management, oversight, transformation and development
• Quality assurance of care packages and placements
• Relationship management with providers
• Improvements to deliver efficiencies across our commissioning processes
You will be required to have experience of Commissioning and Social Care within the fields of Homecare, Reablement, Residential and Nursing care.,
• Support all aspects of the commissioning cycle across adult social care, health and wellbeing services
• Commission, monitor and review contracts to ensure quality, compliance and effectiveness
• Lead and contribute to the development of the homecare market, increasing capacity and supporting a new community-based model of care
• Manage delegated commissioning budgets and undertake financial analysis to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Lead service reviews, market engagement and service improvement activity
• Develop service specifications and work with procurement teams through tendering processes
• Prepare reports, position statements and business cases for senior leaders
• Build strong relationships with providers, communities and partners to deliver shared outcomes
• Line manage Commissioning Support Officers where required, supporting performance, development and wellbeing
• Champion the strategic direction of the council in ensuring that we can improve lives every day for the people of Trafford.
  
  Are you passionate about adult's health and wellbeing and have a passion for helping vulnerable adults? Do you want to work in a lively and fast paced environment where no two days are the same? Do you have an understanding, knowledge and experience of commissioning? Do you have an understanding of CQC Regulatory Requirements and Good Practice? Are you able to form professional relationships? Then we would like to hear from you!
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours. You will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others' contributions, you will work as part of a team to deliver services; you will take ownership of your actions and strive to get things right first time and learn from when things go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference. You will be organised and efficient, with excellent communication skills, the ability to develop positive, professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and you will have good attention to detail. An understanding of commissioning is desirable and experience of working in an adult social care setting, using systems such as Liquid Logic and ContrOCC would also be helpful for this role. You will be a confident commissioning professional with strong analytical, communication and relationship-building skills, and experience of delivering complex programmes in a fast-paced environment. You will have:
• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant management, commissioning or project management qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in local government, the NHS or a similar organisation
• Experience of commissioning, procurement and financial management
You should also be able to demonstrate:
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• The ability to plan strategically and manage competing priorities
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities
• Confidence working autonomously as well as collaboratively
• A clear commitment to equality, diversity and Trafford Council's EPIC values.
  
  Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We're a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.
Why Trafford? We're more than just a local authority; we're a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our "residents, businesses and communities thrive."Our Culture... Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They're not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day. They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and "Tea and Talk" sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let's Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers' scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.