Bradford Council - Adults Commissioning Officer

Organization: Bradford Council (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Location: Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Type: Temporary / Full-Time (37 hours per week) until the end of May 2028 (Secondment opportunity considered for internal applicants)

Salary Range: £39,862.00 - £42,839.00 Per Annum

Application Closing Date: 23 August 2026 (Interviews expected w/c 7 September 2026)

Job Introduction

Are you ready to make a positive difference for the people of Bradford?

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Bradford Council to recruit an ambitious and positive Adults Commissioning Officer within the People Commissioning Service. This full-time temporary role covers key areas including Learning Disability, Mental Health, Early Help and Prevention, and Homelessness.

At the heart of the People Commissioning Service, you will build meaningful relationships and provide vital all-ages commissioning and contract management functions across Adult Social Care, Children's Services, and Public Health. Bradford Council is deeply committed to investing in staff, co-producing services with those who use them, and continuously improving services for the community.

About the Role

As an Adults Commissioning Officer, you will support innovative, person-centred commissioning projects produced in partnership with service users, carers, health colleagues, the independent sector, and the voluntary and community sector (VCS). Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Delivery: Supporting the delivery of commissioning and policy plans to implement strategic priorities within budget.
Research & Evaluation: Evaluating changing service patterns, researching requirements for service changes, and informing future service developments through intelligence and data.
Joint & Whole Systems Commissioning: Collaborating with health colleagues, other Council Directorates, and external partners to establish a "whole systems" approach and apply Health Act flexibilities where appropriate.
Service Monitoring & Value for Money: Monitoring and evaluating services and performance against specific outcomes to achieve high standards and best value for money.
Contracts & Co-production: Assisting in the development of service level agreements, specifications, and effective arrangements for service user, carer, and voluntary sector consultation.
Governance & Legislation: Keeping abreast of policies, procedures, and government guidance to ensure national standards are implemented across the department.

About You

We are looking for creative thinkers and problem solvers who can manage projects, communicate with a wide range of people, and write clearly and effectively. You will bring:

Proven experience or capability in commissioning, project management, or contract management within a public sector or related environment.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
A passion for co-producing services and improving outcomes for vulnerable communities.
Collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Work for Bradford Council?

Bradford Council offers a supportive, collaborative team environment with strong partnership working and competitive terms and conditions, including:

Generous annual leave entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Access to the RESPECT Allyship Programme and comprehensive employee support offers