Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team player to join our Neighbourhood South team as a Band 5 Commissioning Support Officer within the NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB working across the Tees Valley.
Please note this post is only accepting applications from current staff members of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and staff members of North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide commissioning and project support across women, children's and young people's health services, working closely with commissioners, providers and key stakeholders. The post holder will also lead on some projects and contracts as part of the wider portfolio of work across Hartlepool, Stockton-on Tees, Darlington, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland. The role requires excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across partner organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To support the team in the delivery or a range of work associated with contracting and commissioning.
- To support the planning, delivery, and monitoring of a programme of work linking with colleagues across the sector team and wider groups as required.
- To support a wider portfolio of work across the sector which may include leading some contracts with providers.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree of professional qualification or equivalent and relevant experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent proven experience
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This advert is for Commissioning Support Officer with North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board in Sunderland, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Aug 2026.
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