Commissioning and Contract Support Officer

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The Commissioning and Contracts Support Officer role provides and supports robust planning, commissioning, contract management, and continuous service improvement by working collaboratively with stakeholders across the Local Authority, Children’s Trust partners and the wider community to secure effective, safe and high-quality services for children, young people and their families.

A key aspect of this role is supporting Step Up – Derbyshire County Council’s Supported accommodation service through effective contract management and ongoing quality assurance. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, providing financial oversight and analysis, undertaking data analysis, and supporting the delivery of high-quality provision, all of which contribute to achieving positive outcomes for young people.

The role also contributes to the effective operation and ongoing development of the D2N2 framework of Supported Accommodation providers. This includes supporting placement sufficiency, data monitoring, overseeing provider performance through contract management arrangements, and promoting consistency and quality across the D2N2 framework.

More broadly, the post provides an exciting opportunity to support commissioning activities that shape services and improve outcomes for young people across Derbyshire, whilst ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. This includes supporting the delivery of key priorities and targets set out in the Children’s and Young People’s Plan and other relevant strategies.

In addition, the role plays an important part in strengthening the home finding process for young people by working closely with providers, social care teams and commissioning colleagues to secure timely, appropriate and cost-effective homes that meet the individual needs of children and young people, particularly those requiring supported accommodation.

There are three other Commissioning and Contracts Support Officers within the Commissioning Service, offering opportunities to gain wider experience across different areas. The role will involve supporting other service areas as required to ensure service priorities are met.

For further details about the Commissioning & Contract Support Officer position, please contact Alex Willison, Commissioning Manager, at Alex.willison@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 6th July 2026.

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.