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Commissioning and Contracts Support Officer
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Job Introduction
Thank you for your interest in working with us at Bradford Council. Bradford is a big, young and diverse district which is home to more than half a million people, vibrant communities and innovative businesses in the heart of The North. As the leading employer in the district, Bradford Council cares about being a great place to work.
Role Description
We are seeking a Commissioning & Contracts Support Officer who is passionate about improving outcomes for all residents of Bradford to join our People’s Commissioning and Contract Management team. This role is integral to Public Health and ensuring all contracts represent value for money.
Key Responsibilities
- To support the Commissioning and Contracts teams using a range of project management approaches to aid in the development, commissioning, mobilisation and monitoring of contracts across Bradford Council Public Health and Bradford Children’s & Family Trust (BCFT).
- To assist in the gathering, collation, analysis and presentation of performance quality and finance data to support the function of the commissioning and contract teams.
- Coordinate and undertake commissioning and contract management tasks as part of a project task group. Working closely with colleagues across Public Health, Children’s Services and in other departments to ensure the development, establishment and sustainability of good quality service provision.
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Core Requirements
Experience:
- Analysing information for meaning, quality and implication and drafting reports on contract performance.
Skills:
- Understanding of commissioning and performance monitoring, problem-solving, and partnership working.
Attributes:
- Proactive, motivated, and able to work collaboratively and independently to solve problems and find solutions.
How To Apply
For further information regarding this post please contact Colin Boyle, Public Health Commissioning Manager, colin.boyle@bradford.gov.uk or Nicola Hancock, Contracts & Quality Manager, Nicola.hancock@bradford.gov.uk
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Interviews will be held in Bradford w/c 17th Aug 2026
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf.
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
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