Job Introduction
As UK City of Culture for 2025 Bradford is a big, young and diverse city 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.
We are looking for a highly motivated Commissioning & Contract Support Officer to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting the commissioning process by assisting in the planning, development, and evaluation of commissioned services.
This is an exciting time to join the Children’s Commissioning Team as we look to further build the capacity of the service, delivering as a professional, resilient and well-established contracts and commissioning service, which now covers all ‘people commissioning’ functions.
You will be joining a supportive and highly skilled team which champions Bradford’s commissioning and contract management practice and functions as key driver for developing services for both public health and for children within the wider health and care partnership.
The post holder will work to support the wider children’s commissioning and contract management team that commissions early help, SEND and education services as well as other specialist services.
You will assist in gathering, analysing, and presenting data to inform commissioning decisions and support the procurement and contract management processes, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
We are looking for candidates who are pro-active, motivated and can work with others to solve problems and look for solutions. In return we provide a supportive environment, an opportunity to develop your skills and experience and make a real difference to people’s lives in a city where lots of exciting things are happening.
How to Apply
For further information regarding this post please contact:
Shahidur Rahman, Commissioning Manager, Children’s Services on 07582 101054 or shahidur.rahman@bradford.gov.uk
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.
