Salary: £42,839 to £47,181 per annum
Grade: L
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
About the role
As a Senior Commissioning and Service Development Officer, you will co‑design, commission and improve services in our Community and Asset‑based Support portfolio, including Community Based Support (day services), Shared Lives, Transport and Personalisation (ISFs and micro‑commissioning). You will thrive if you’re collaborative, outcomes‑focused and committed to co‑production.
What you’ll be responsible for
Strategic commissioning and market shaping
* Lead commissioning, service development and procurement across the portfolio
* Shape the Market Position Statement and work with providers to develop a sustainable, diverse market
* Build business cases and develop outcome‑based specifications, quality frameworks and procurement documentation
Co‑production and community engagement
* Champion co‑production with people with lived experience, carers, communities, providers and partners
* Run forums and engagement to co‑design services rooted in strengths and local assets
* Use data and intelligence to drive quality, performance and improvement
* Monitor and evaluate commissioned services, identifying risks early and putting mitigations in place
Leadership and partnership working
* Build strong relationships across ASC, NHS, housing, VCSE and internal teams
* Represent the Council, influence decisions and negotiate system‑wide solutions
* Prepare clear reports and briefings for senior leaders, members and partners
Operational excellence
* Manage commissioning projects and budgets, delivering value for money
* Ensure compliant delivery (safeguarding, information governance, regulation and procurement)
About you
You will bring:
* Commissioning/service development experience in Adult Social Care, health or housing
* Strong co‑production, partnership and community engagement skills; values‑led and inclusive
* Confident using data and evidence to make decisions and improve services
* Knowledge of ASC legislation/policy, the commissioning cycle and public procurement (or willingness to learn)
* Excellent communication, influencing and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to work flexibly, travel across the county and attend meetings outside normal business hours
A commissioning or project management qualification is desirable, but equivalent experience and a commitment to development are welcome.
Why work with us?
* Join a council committed to strengths‑based, person‑centred practice
* Help shape future care and support, with support to develop and progress
* Flexible hybrid working to support work‑life balance
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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