Commissioning Officer - CMB2787i

Commissioning Officer (Internal)

• Internal Applicants Only*

Salary: £39,481 to £40,444 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Contract: Temporary (6-months)

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive Commissioning Officer to lead commissioning activity and improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

Key Duties

• Lead commissioning activity and ensure effective contract monitoring
• Develop integrated health and social care pathways with partners
• Drive service improvements and deliver value for money
• Use market intelligence to identify needs and shape services
• Build strong relationships with providers to develop sustainable, high-quality services

About You

Strategic, collaborative and outcome-focused, with the ability to influence partners and deliver innovative service solutions.

This role is available on a fixed-term basis.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Alan Young by email at alan.young@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

• Closing date: 27th November 2026
• Interview date:W/C 07th December 2026

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification