Commissioning & Market Shaping Officer

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Please note: Salary scales are effective from 1st April 2026

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual who will build on our long history of creativity and collaborative commissioning. Market shaping is a key element of our HSCP Strategic Plan and strong partnership working within the HSCP and with our third and independent sector and our communities is fundamental to our future.

The post will focus on undertaking research and development into new models of care in relation to young people in transition to adulthood and adults with additional support needs. The post will work closely with learning disability and children services and is located within a commissioning and contract management environment, be a self-starter and able to work effectively as a part of a small team providing support across the HSCP. Ideally you will have experience and understanding of the complex environment of integrated health and social care services.

You will need to be flexible in approach and quickly adapt to change, reacting to the dynamic environment we are operating within.

We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements for this role – please contact us if you would like to explore options.

* Hybrid employees are considered workplace based first, but they will have a level of flexibility to work from home up to 40% of their working week, if it is not to the detriment of their current tasks, team requirements or service needs.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

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