Suffolk County Council
Commissioning and Contracts Officer
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Commissioning and Contracts Officer
Commissioning and Contract Officer – Provider Support Team
Suffolk County Council
Location: Community-based (Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX) Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available Contract: Fixed-term or secondment (up to 24 months)
At Suffolk County Council, collaboration drives our mission. As a Commissioning and Contract Officer in the Provider Support Team, you’ll partners with colleagues, stakeholders, and communities to foster trust, innovate ideas, and deliver impactful care services across Suffolk.
About the Role
The Provider Support Team is pivotal in shaping Suffolk’s care sector. You’ll contribute to high-impact training initiatives such as:
- Dementia training
- Age Simulation Suit Training
- Record Keeping Workshops
- Safeguarding Awareness
Collaborating closely with Contract Officers, you’ll identify opportunities for sector growth, drive continuous improvement, and enhance outcomes for providers and service users.
Key Responsibilities
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Engagement & Development
- Work with Contract Officers to uncover opportunities for growth within Suffolk’s care market.
- Provide learning reviews and actionable feedback to further service improvement.
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Training & Workshops
- Design, deliver, and evaluate engaging, high-quality workshops on critical topics.
- Utilise expertise (e.g., Dementia/Age Simulation) and keep content current with best practice trends.
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Research & Networking
- Attend seminars and coproduction events to identify emerging practices.
- Support the continuous development of workshops based on gaps or emerging needs.
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Professional & Organisational Skills
- Maintain strong time management, organisation, and clear communication.
- Build trust-backed professional relationships with providers and teams.
The Team
Our Provider Support Team is small (manager + two officers) but responsible for shaping Suffolk’s care sector future. Embedded in the Strategic Commissioning & Contract Management Service, we commit to influence and collaboration.
Why You’ll Thrive Here
- Empowerment: Our values centre on potential, innovation, and inclusion.
- Diverse Communities: You’ll contribute to a workforce that reflects the populations we serve.
- Inclusive Hiring: We prioritise applications from underrepresented groups—align with our Workforce Equality Report.
Support for Applicants
- Request adjustments to the application process by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.
- Seek advice from Louis Meers (Louis.Meers@suffolk.gov.uk) before applying for secondment.
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How to Apply
- Read: Job and Person Profile (JPP)
- Submit:
- Submit answers (max 400 words per question) using the $Supporting Statement template$:
- "Example of collaboration to navigate service barriers."
- "Initiative, creativity, or adaptability in improving a service."
- "How researching networking best practice influenced your work."
- "Training/workshop delivery and outcomes for the audience."
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- Submit answers (max 400 words per question) using the $Supporting Statement template$:
- Deadline: 11:30pm, 19 July 2026
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What’s in It for You?
- Leave: Up to 29 days (pro rata) + UK bank holidays + 2 paid volunteering days.
- Pensions: Access to Suffolk’s competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Flexibility: Training opportunities, flexible working, and a progression-focused culture.
- Diverse Benefits: Health, wellbeing, career progression, and active staff networks.
Explore further at careers.Suffolk.gov.uk
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