Commissioning Officer - Children's Service and Education Contracts

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Commissioning Officer - Children's Service and Education Contracts to join us!

This is a part-time, permanent role with a salary range of £39,526 - £43,613 per annum (£23,715 - £26,167 per annum pro rata based on 0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours).

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country.  The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic  Commissioning Officer - Children's Service and Education Contracts  to join our Adult Services Commissioning Team.

The role:

Working within our Commissioning Team you will support the Executive Director of Children’s Services and Education in the effective commissioning, contract management, and performance monitoring of Children’s Services and Education contracts, as delivered through the Achieving for Children (AfC) and other providers.

Your role will involve:

Manage and monitor the contract between RBWM and Achieving for Children (AfC) and other key service agreements, ensuring performance, quality, compliance, and delivery of agreed outcomes.

Support commissioning and service development activities, including needs assessment, service planning, market shaping activities and continuous improvement to meet the needs of children, young people, and families.

Analyse performance, financial, and demand data to assess value for money, identify trends and risks, inform decision-making, and support evidence-based commissioning.

Build and maintain effective partnerships with AfC, council services, providers, partner agencies, and external stakeholders to strengthen accountability, improve services, and deliver collaborative solutions.

Provide governance, quality assurance, and reporting support, preparing reports and briefings for senior leaders and elected members, ensuring services meet statutory, safeguarding, and contractual requirements.

What we are looking for:

Experience of commissioning and/or contract management of social care contracts in children’s or adult services.

Experience of project management methods in a local government and/or social care environment.

Experience of process design, implementation and the management of change.

Excellent communicator, able to form close partnerships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Good data analytical skills including the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.

  What we offer:

32 days annual leave.

Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.

Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.

Free employee parking close to the offices.

Give As You Earn scheme.

Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.

Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.

Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. 

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates:  8 October 2026

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Elizabeth Hinchy, Head of Commissioning, on elizabeth.hinchy@rbwm.gov.uk