Suffolk County Council
Commissioning and Contracts Officer
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Commissioning and Contracts Officer
Commissioning and Contract Officer
Location: Suffolk County Council (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)
About Suffolk County Council At Suffolk County Council, collaborative teamwork drives everything we do. As a Commissioning and Contract Officer in the Provider Support Team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues, partners, and communities to build trust, share ideas, and deliver impactful care services. Reimagine what’s possible for Suffolk’s care sector.
Your Role and Responsibilities
The Provider Support Team plays a vital role in shaping Suffolk’s care market and deliverers transformative workshops to empower care providers. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Developing and delivering workshops on topics such as:
- Dementia awareness
- Age simulation suit training
- Record keeping
- Safeguarding
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Working closely with Contract Officers to:
- Identify and create development opportunities across the care sector
- Drive meaningful improvements for providers and service users
- Provide feedback and learning reviews
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Collaborating externally by:
- Attending seminars and coproduction events to spot best practice and industry trends
- Supporting workshop development when gaps or opportunities are identified
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Key personal skills required:
- Strong organisation, time management, and communication
- Ability to build professional relationships with key stakeholders
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To view the full requirements, see the Job and Person Specification in the How to Apply section.
About the Team
The Provider Support Team is a small but influential group (manager + two officers) delivering high-impact work to shape the future of care in Suffolk. Based within the Strategic Commissioning and Contracting Service, the team ensures the care market evolves with innovative support.
Empowering Everyone
We believe in potential, diversity, and fresh perspectives. Our workforce reflects the communities we serve, and we actively encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented within the organisation—refer to the Workforce Equality Report for more details.
If you have questions about the role, contact Louis Meers (He/Him) at:
- Phone: 01473 263195
- Email: Louis.Meers@suffolk.gov.uk
Note for secondments: Review the secondment policy and secure your manager’s approval before applying.
How to Apply
Step 1: Prepare
- Read the Job and Person Profile
Step 2: Upload an Online Application
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- Share an example where you built trust with partners to overcome barriers in service delivery.
- Describe a time you used initiative, creativity, or transformation to improve a process.
- Explain a research/connecting effort to find best practice—then how it influenced your work.
- Detail a workshop or training delivery—how you engaged participants and the outcome.
- Upload your anonymised CV (no personal details included).
Step 3: Understand Our Commitment
We unconditionally value authentic, human-led applications. AI-generated responses will not be considered. For support, email recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or call 03456 014412.
Closing Date: 11:30 PM, 19 July 2026
Safeguarding Note: Suffolk County Council takes safeguarding seriously. As part of the selection process, a DBS check may be required.
Why Join Us?
As a leading modern council, we’re proud to offer:
Workplace Benefits
✅ Up to 29 days annual leave (pro-rated) + UK bank holidays + 2 paid volunteering days ✅ Competitive pension scheme (LGPS) ✅ Travel, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits ✅ Annual performance pay + cost-of-living increases ✅ Training and career progression ✅ Flexible working—request from Day 1
Plus unlimited opportunities to grow within our diverse network.
For more details on our culture and equality commitments, visit careers.Suffolk.gov.uk.
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