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Description
Salary
£37,938 - £42,708 per annum (pro rata)
Type of vacancy
Fixed Term
Work pattern
Part Time
Duration (Months)
7
Hours per week
25.5
Work Base
County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
Commissioning Officer jdps.pdf – 140KB Opens in a new window
Competency Framework
Tier 7b
Number of posts
1
Interview date
16 July 2025
Closing Date
22 June 2025 23:55
Do you have experience of working in or with Health and/or Social Care and would like to make a real difference to services and how support is delivered in Nottinghamshire? The Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning Team is looking for a new Commissioning Officer to do just that.
In this role, you will work alongside operational teams and with people who draw on care and support services, to support a range of work. This will include services for deaf people and people with sight loss, managing contracts and developing partnership working. It will also include managing a framework contract for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments.
You will require good inter-personal skills, an interest in making a difference, analytical abilities and a high degree of respect for the people you work with and serve. You will also need confidence in using Microsoft Applications, including Excel, Word and Teams.
You are not expected to be an experienced commissioner, although should demonstrate some relevant work experience, which might include working on the delivery or arrangement of care and support services, and experience of delivering projects. You will be supported to learn in your role.
This temporary vacancy arises as a result of the postholder’s temporary promotion to cover a maternity leave and is currently expected to end on 31st March 2026.
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This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
