Salary: £38,220 to £39,152 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Allerdale House or Cumbria House

Contract: 12 month fixed-term

About this opportunity

Have you ever considered a career in Commissioning?An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Strategic Commissioning team, a supportive and friendly group committed to improving outcomes for the people of Cumberland.

What we do:Our Commissioning teams work across services including:

• Adults Social Care & Housing
• Children and Families
• Public Health and Communities

We ensure services are effective, efficient, and deliver value for money while meeting local needs.

Your role:As a Commissioning Officer, you will:

• Support the commissioning process from start to finish
• Develop market intelligence and analyse data to identify service gaps
• Work with partners across the Council and agencies such as the NHS
• Contribute to projects that shape services for our community

About you:We're looking for someone who is:

• Skilled in project delivery and data analysis
• An effective communicator and problem solver
• Motivated to make a real difference
  (Experience in commissioning is not essential, just bring your passion for change.)

Why join us?This is a high-profile role offering exposure to a wide range of services and stakeholders. It's a great opportunity to explore whether a career in Commissioning is right for you.

Apply now and help us deliver better outcomes for Cumberland.

This role is available on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Alan Young by email at Alan.Young@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more .

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 4th January 2025
• Interview date: w/c 12 January 2026

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council