Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? We’re looking for a dynamic and skilled Commissioning Officer to join our team and help shape services that deliver real impact.
As a Commissioning Officer, you will play a vital role in developing, procuring, and managing services that support children and families. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and value for money.
You will apply trauma-informed care principles to service design and delivery, engaging with providers and stakeholders to stimulate the market, whilst managing contracts and supplier relationships to ensure effective service delivery. You will respond professionally to emerging issues, safeguarding Slough Children First’s reputation and minimising risk to children.
You will have proven experience in a Commissioning role, or working within the public sector environment, with a strong understanding of procurement, contract management, supply chains, and quality assurance. You will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed care and its application in children’s services, as well as excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills. You will possess the ability to prioritise effectively and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment, being IT proficient, with experience using Microsoft Office and ICS (Liquidlogic).
This is currently a hybrid working role (minimum of three days in the office. This is subject to organisational priorities, as this may change in the future and revert to full time in the office.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
