Commissioning Officer - Working Age Adults


Company:	Darlington Borough Council
Salary:	£40,001 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL1 5QT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Aug 2026
Closing date:	14 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Darlington Borough Councilandrsquo;s Children and Adult Services to take the post of Commissioning Officer.andnbsp; Partnership working is excellent, with a real commitment to improving outcomes in Darlington. There is pace and energy to succeed, with a motivated and committed workforce, alongside a supportive management team.

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You will support the work of the Commissioning and Contracts Team to ensure that resources are used to commission services that make a positive impact, meet statutory obligations and contribute to overall strategic objectives. You will work as part of a team, with a focus on the specific projects, positive provider and stakeholder relations and outcome-based commissioning. You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious team which has a sharp focus on service improvement and meeting the needs and aspirations of the local people within Darlington.

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The role will have a particular focus on working age adults, however there will be some opportunity to work across the different portfolio areas.

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You will be passionate about achieving good outcomes for vulnerable children and adults, resilient and positive, with the ability to support, challenge and influence partners. You will have an eye for detail and be resilient with excellent relationship building skills.

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The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:andnbsp;

32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)andnbsp;

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributionsandnbsp;

Flexible workingandnbsp;

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemesandnbsp;

Staff equality forumsandnbsp;

Green Car Leasing Schemeandnbsp;

Access to a wide range of training, learning and developmentandnbsp;

Physiotherapy serviceandnbsp;

Confidential counselling serviceandnbsp;

Great wellbeing offerandnbsp;

Cycle to Work Schemeandnbsp;

Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discountsandnbsp;

Local and National retailer discountsandnbsp;

Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savingsandnbsp;

Arriva Employee Travel Clubandnbsp;andnbsp;

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

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https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/

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Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

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https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

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The successful applicants will be subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

General Information for Applicants:

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Alison Moffitt, Strategic Commissioning Manager onandnbsp;Alison.Moffitt@darlington.gov.uk, mobile 07788354243. andnbsp;

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.

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We are an equal opportunitiesand#39; employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

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