4M Recruitment Limited
Commissioning Officer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Our client is currently looking to recruit a Commissioning Officer on an initial 6 month contract.
Commissioning Officer
Brighton - Hybrid
Day rate negotiable
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Officer to lead a high-profile commissioning project within a fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and delivery-focused professional who can work independently, engage confidently with senior stakeholders, and progress a commissioning programme within a challenging timescale.
About the Role
The successful candidate will bring substantial commissioning experience, ideally gained within housing, homelessness, supported accommodation, public health, or other related local authority services.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Working closely with senior leaders and partners, you will provide strategic commissioning expertise and ensure the successful delivery of key project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and develop service specifications and commissioning intentions.
- Support procurement and recommissioning activities.
- Engage effectively with stakeholders, partners, and service providers.
- Develop project plans, options appraisals, and associated documentation.
- Navigate and work within local authority governance and decision-making processes.
- Provide strategic commissioning advice and programme management support.
You will have:
- Significant experience in commissioning within a local authority or public sector setting.
- Knowledge of commissioning, procurement, and service redesign.
- Experience within housing, homelessness, supported accommodation, public health, or a related service area.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively at a senior level.
- The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timescales.
- Strong analytical, planning, and report-writing skills.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
If you are an experienced commissioning professional looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact on an important project, we would welcome your application.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills