Role Summary & Benefits

Full Time 37 hours per week

Are you looking for a role where you make a difference? Are you looking to be part of a flexible and supportive team? Do you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards learning, and are proactive and willing to help and support others? If the answer is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Commissioning Support Officer – Focus on Unpaid Carers

Join our Adult Social Care Commissioning Team and help improve the lives of unpaid carers and people living with dementia across Devon.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in all stages of the commissioning cycle – from supporting needs assessments and stakeholder engagement, through to contract monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of commissioned services. You’ll work alongside internal colleagues and external partners, including commissioning leads, experts by experience, providers, and elected members.

You’ll play a vital role in coordinating and supporting the commissioning process. This will include organising and minuting meetings, disseminating papers, developing project documentation such as risk registers and Gantt charts, and helping to keep programme activity on track.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is interested in strategic commissioning and looking for an entry-level role to begin or develop a career in this field
• Can work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to support the development of project and improvement plans for unpaid carers in Devon
• Has the ability to analyse and interpret data to support evidence-informed decision-making that improves outcomes for people with care and support needs

Interview Date: 15th September 2025

For an informal discussion please contact Candy Worf candy.worf@devon.gov.uk 

How to apply 
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

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• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Key Responsibilities

Please click here to see the Job Description which includes the Key Responsibilities.