Commissioning Manager

• Leading the commissioning, contract management and performance monitoring of services funded through the Crisis and Resilience Fund
• Using data and insight to inform strategy, track outcomes and drive continuous improvement
• Managing programme budgets, including oversight of spend, forecasting and ensuring compliance with grant and funding requirements
• Developing robust performance frameworks and producing clear reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with providers, district partners and voluntary and community sector organisations
• Ensuring services meet quality standards, safeguarding requirements and audit expectations
• Supporting the wider commissioning function, contributing to strategic planning and service development across related programmes

• Strong commissioning and contract management experience, ideally within public sector, welfare support, or community-based services
• Confident using data and performance information to inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Experience managing budgets and delivering value for money within funded programmes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across organisations
• Well organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Teams and SharePoint
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable residents and improving access to crisis support and longer-term resilience

Experience of working with grant-funded schemes, financial inclusion, cost of living support, or partnership delivery models

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
• In-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression
• Chance to influence commissioning decisions and make a meaningful impact through data‑led work