Job Description Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX, Hybrid Working Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 22.2 hours per week, 3 days per week (Wednesday must be included), flexible working options available Contract: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment for up to 12 months to cover Maternity Leave When you join the Strategic Commissioning and Contract Management Team as a Commissioning and Contract Officer, we'll support your development from the start. We'll help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore, if you're motivated and passionate there's no limit to how far your ambition could take you. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities The Ipswich and East Strategic Commissioning and Contract Management Team are seeking a motivated individual to join us. This is an ideal development opportunity to gain insight into Suffolk's provider care market, and we welcome applications from individuals with limited contract management experience. You will be part of a supportive team responsible for the contract management and development of care services across the Ipswich and East area. The services you will work with include nursing and residential care, home care, extra care, day opportunities and community-based support. In this role, you will: Support the quality and performance of commissioned services for Suffolk residents Work closely with social work teams, safeguarding colleagues, CQC (Care Quality Commission) and health partners Carry out PAMMS (Provider Assessment and Market Management Solution) assessments (initially with support) and monitor provider performance Respond to day-to-day enquiries received through the duty inbox Gain practical experience in contract management and service development You will need You will bring transferable skills and a positive approach to learning, alongside: A willingness to learn and develop within a commissioning and contract management environment The ability to quickly understand new information, systems and processes Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of partners The confidence to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word), which you can find in the 'How to apply' section towards the bottom of this advert. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Empowering Everyone We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Heidi Bailey or Sally Darlow for a casual conversation.You can reach Heidi by either calling 07872419247 or emailing heidi.bailey@suffolk.gov.uk or Sally by either calling 07712418160 or emailing sally.darlow@suffolk.gov.uk If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word). Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following question (no more than 500 words). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word). Why do you think this opportunity would be a good development opportunity for you, and how would it help you build on your current skills and experience? Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page. Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what's acceptable. Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by either emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. Closing date: 11.30 pm, 7 June 2026. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid About Us As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you'll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).