Position: Commissioning Officer (Part-time)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Salary: Prorated salary for 18.5 hours per week: £17,689 - £19,845 (FTE salary: £35,378 - £39,690)
We are looking for a Commissioning Officer to join Slough Children First on a part-time basis! Supported by a Commissioning Assistant, you will manage the direct delivery of commissioned services and will be responsible for ensuring arrangements are made in a safe and effective manner.
You will work collaboratively with the Commissioning Team, Procurement, and Legal colleagues to ensure all arrangements are legally compliant, support good practice, and improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
This role ensures sustainable quality, safe services that are cost-effective and local. Your role will include facilitating the commissioning process in the project, which includes working to identify and address issues with the goal of commissioning effective services that meet quality standards and function as intended.
Work Environment: We work on a hybrid basis, with a requirement for employees to be based in the office as well as working from home.
If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting time for children's services in Slough, then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
* Training and development opportunities
* Agile working supported by technology
* Flexible working policies
* Friendly working environment and great colleagues
Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. Pleasant environments, above-average salaries, and a lower cost of living mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4, and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.
Location: Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom, SL1 2EL
Job Reference: DR1163031ObsCOPT
Closing Date: 11/03/2025
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Individual and Family Services
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