COMMISSIONING OFFICER

Job reference REQ05632 Date posted 22/06/2026 Application closing date 10/07/2026 Location Neath Civic Centre Salary GR10 SCP 34 £45,091 - SCP 38 £49,282 per annum Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care

Location of post: Civic Centre, Neath, SA11 3QZ / Hybrid working

Is this post a secondment? NO

Your workstyle will be an agile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces as well as the opportunity to carry out your work on any days and at any times.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a motivated, analytical and collaborative individual to join our team as a Commissioning Officer within the Social Services, Health & Housing Directorate.

The Common Commissioning Unit plays a pivotal role in shaping, developing and delivering high-quality services for adults, children and young people, and vulnerable people across Neath Port Talbot. We are responsible for designing and commissioning a diverse range of services across social care and housing support, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability and outcomes. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of complex service models across both adult and children's provision, and to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.

As a Commissioning Officer, you will take a lead role in the development, commissioning and ongoing review of services across adults and children's provision, ensuring that services are responsive to identified need, deliver measurable outcomes and are fully aligned with legislative requirements and Welsh Government priorities. You will work in partnership with providers, internal services and regional colleagues to drive service transformation, support market development and deliver continuous improvement across adult social care, children and young people's services, and housing related support.

Your daily routine will include:

• Leading commissioning projects to develop new and redesigned adult and housing support services
• Managing contracts and working with providers to ensure quality, performance and value for money
• Analysing demand and supply data to inform service design and strategic planning
• Developing specifications, procurement documentation and commissioning strategies
• Engaging with stakeholders, including people who use services, to shape provision
• Monitoring and reviewing service performance and implementing improvements

About you:

Do you have:

• Strong experience in commissioning, contracting or procurement, including developing new service models
• Experience of specifying, implementing, monitoring and reviewing commissioned services against quality standards
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders and building effective partnerships
• Knowledge of current legislation, guidance and policy relating to adult social care or housing support services
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and inform decision making
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles:

Commissioning Officer, Contracts Officer, Service Development Officer, Project Manager, Procurement Officer, or roles within adult social care or complex service delivery.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group

• This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required appointed to the post.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.