About the role:

We are looking for a Commissioning Support Officer to provide administrative support to the Commissioning team. You’ll support the delivery of commissioning and procurement activity, helping ensure processes are efficient, compliant and transparent. You will maintain records of how the Council spends money on services, and ensure these records are available for businesses and residents to view.

Key duties will include:

Maintaining commissioning and contract information, including contract register.
Supporting procurement exercises by adding projects and uploading documents to the e‑tendering system.
Administering record compliance processes such as waivers, contract extensions and IR35 checks.
Responding to procurement enquiries and carrying out supplier checks.
Keeping procurement records, intranet content and statutory information up to date.
Preparing information for managers, arranging meetings and taking minutes.
Ensuring work complies with financial regulations, audit recommendations and GDPR.

This role is part time, working 17 hours per week, on a permanent basis with the hours split over between three to five days depending on the candidate. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, combining time in the office with the flexibility to also work from home.

About Swale Borough Council:

Swale Borough Council is a progressive and ambitious Local Authority, located less than an hour from Central London in an attractive and diverse part of Kent involving urban, rural, and coastal areas. We believe that staff are our most valuable asset and we’re committed to attracting and retaining the very best. In recent times we have adapted and evolved to meet the current world by introducing a highly flexible hybrid working policy, along with a 34-hour week, recognising that staff wellbeing and work life balance is high on our agenda.

Our Offer:

A range of benefits including:

34 hour full time working week with the offices closing at 1:30pm on Friday
Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities
Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.
Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.
Free parking
Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
Annual flu vaccine
Cycle to work scheme
Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
A professional fee payment, if required for the role

About You:

We are looking for someone with good IT and problem-solving skills, who can demonstrate strong attention to detail and be able to prioritise busy workloads. You will be organised and have effective written and verbal communication skills.

The Council considers that all roles should be able to communicate clearly and concisely.

Selection Process:

Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.

Swale Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Charlotte Knowles, Commissioning Manager on CharlotteKnowles@Swale.gov.uk or 01795 417584

Job Description and Person Specification

Interview Date: 20 May 2026

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