There is an exciting opportunity to join the Childrens Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Officer, supporting the commissioning of services for children, young people and families in Peterborough, on a fixed term contract. This is a fixed term post until 30th September 2026. This is an exciting time for the Commissioning Directorate in Peterborough; developing the service, with a focus on innovation and shaping services to respond to need, thereby supporting Peterborough to be the best it can. The Commissioning Officer will support the delivery of commissioning strategic priorities and commissioning intentions. This role will include the commissioning, contract monitoring and quality assurance of services, improving the outcomes of children, young people and families, particularly children and young people in care. If you have: The ability to work with a range of people to achieve a common goal Strong interpersonal skills Good analytical skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient organisational and planning skills An enthusiastic attitude and an eagerness to learn Apassion formaking a difference to the lives of children and young people and families, Then this could be the role for you. Our employee benefits We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme Access to arange of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and onlinediscountsas well as ourCycle to WorkandHome & Electronicsschemes Buy up to10 daysadditional annual leave(pro-rata) Access tocar lease scheme Take your bank holidaysflexiblyto better suit your personal circumstances MakeAdditional Voluntary Contributions(Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access todevelopment opportunitiesincludingapprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hourseach year so you can make a positive impact on our communityduring your normal working day Access to ourequality, diversity and inclusionnetwork Opportunities to receiveEmployee Recognition Awards This advert will close at midnight on 5th January, and we aim to have outcomes communicated to applicants no later than the 8th January. Provisional interview date is 14th January. This is a fixed term post until 30th September 2026. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ADZN1_UKTJ