Senior Commissioning Officer Jobs

Haringey Council

Location:
United Kingdom, London, Wood Green

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

47532.00 - 54129.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Commissioning Officer to join our Children’s Services team. This is a pivotal role where you will lead the commissioning of services that make a real difference to children, young people, and families.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the commissioning of services that make a real difference to children, young people, and families
Take responsibility for the planning, procurement, and management of services, ensuring contracts and service specifications are robust, compliant, and deliver positive outcomes
Oversee the end-to-end commissioning cycle, including research, planning, procurement, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Provide clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations to senior management, supporting effective decision-making and resource allocation
Manage and support a team of Commissioning Officers, ensuring policies are followed and high standards of practice are maintained
Collaborate with colleagues across Children’s Services, Procurement, and partner organisations to ensure services meet needs and deliver value
Maintain a strong understanding of legal procedures, local and national policies, and legislative frameworks, ensuring compliance at every stage
Drive service improvements by identifying opportunities, recommending changes, and ensuring these are implemented effectively
Build strong relationships with providers and stakeholders to ensure commissioning plans align with departmental priorities and deliver the best outcomes for children and families

Requirements:

Proven expertise in service commissioning, procurement, and contract management
Proven expertise in managing and organising data to support service design and ensure contract requirements are met
Substantial experience of working at a senior level, ideally within the public sector
Solid understanding of legal procedures, local and national policies, and legislative frameworks
Excellent communication skills and knowledge of GDPR and information security protocols
Track record of working effectively across departments and services to build systems that deliver efficient, needs-led provision
Knowledge of best practice in planning, monitoring, feedback, and evaluation

What we offer:

Leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays
Potential hybrid working opportunities
Health and wellbeing support
Generous local government pension scheme
Range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Expiration:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Senior Commissioning Officer

Haringey Council

Location:United Kingdom, London, Wood Green

Category:Public Sector

Contract Type:Not provided