Local Government South East
Trainee Contracts and Commissioning Officer – Adult Social Care
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Full Time
Permanent
Portsmouth
Posted 7 hours ago
33119 - 44252 £ / Year
Closes: 20 September 2026
Portsmouth City Council
Local Government
Your new role
This trainee role offers a structured opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and experience in commissioning, procurement support and contract management within Adult Social Care.
Within the role you will support the commissioning, procurement and contract management of Adult Social Care services. Working alongside experienced colleagues, the postholder will help monitor provider performance, quality, compliance and value for money across a range of care services, while supporting procurement activities, contract development and service improvement initiatives. The role involves building effective relationships with providers and stakeholders, contributing to quality assurance and market oversight, identifying and escalating risks where appropriate, and supporting organisational priorities, including Local Government Reorganisation.
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Who Is The Person Summary
With an interest in developing a career in contract management, commissioning and procurement, you will be qualified or willing to undertake the relevant training where appropriate. You will have some experience, knowledge or understanding administrative, project, commissioning, contract monitoring or service improvement or be able to demonstrate transferable skills. You will have the ability to support stakeholder engagement and an understanding of the importance of collaborative working. You will be organised with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and seek support where needed. With good verbal and written communication skills you will be confident using your own initiative and be confident in using IT systems.
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