Commissioning Officer

Grade H scp 27 £38,220 to scp 31 £41,771 pay award pending
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Interview date: 2nd September 2026
For further information about this role, contact: Catherine.montgomery@bolton.gov.uk

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The Role

Do you want to create the best possible services for older people in Bolton?

Do you possess an understanding of adult social care and have experience managing multiple projects? Are you looking for a role with responsibility, where your contribution drives real change? Do you want to be part of a supportive team focused on creating high quality services for older people in Bolton? If the answer to these questions is “Yes” then read on.

Be part of a team that makes a difference

Bolton Council’s Commissioning Team plays a key role in meeting our departmental objectives of being fair, equitable and outcomes focused, enabling the people of Bolton to live well in their own home and community. We collaborate with partners and providers to commission services that help people achieve their full potential and to obtain the outcomes they want.

A varied and interesting role

We’re responsible for the design, planning, procurement, and monitoring of social care services. Our commissioning activity ranges from prevention through to statutory provision of home care and care home placements. This role, within our Age Well Team, focuses on commissioning extra care services. You’ll lead projects, co-produce and develop strategies. You’ll monitor quality standards and drive innovation to meet departmental objectives.

Find out more about what we do

If you think the role of Commissioning Officer is the job for you and you’d like to find out more please get in touch with Catherine Montgomery, Principal Commissioning Officer, via email to: Catherine.Montgomery@bolton.gov.uk

About You

You’ll ideally have commissioning experience and be confident working on your own initiative. Strong written skills are essential, as report writing and strategy development form a key part of the role. You should be able to research independently and demonstrate analytical ability.

You’ll need excellent planning and prioritisation skills to manage competing demands and meet deadlines. You’ll be competent with IT. Strong communication skills are a requirement, along with the ability to build relationships with providers, partners, and colleagues, and deliver presentations to varied audiences. An understanding of older people’s social care is an advantage.

You’ll want to play your part in the Age Well team and to make a difference for the people of Bolton.

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

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