Commissioning & Contracts Officer

A secondment/fixed term contract opportunity until end March 26 (Mat leave)

The appointed candidate will support the Public Health commissioning team to deliver commissioning projects and contracts and contribute to the strategic performance management of the Council's Public Health function within Adult Social Care directorate. The purpose of this is to ensure continuous improvement and to deliver improved outcomes and savings against contract spend:

• Integrated sexual health service at Croydon University Hospital
• Getting it on Website
• Primary Care services across both GPs and Community Pharmacies (including Long Term Acting Reversible Contraception, Chlamydia screening, Enhanced Sexual Health)
• NHS Health Checks
• LiveWell Service

They will support a portfolio of commissioning projects and contracts and the administrative infrastructure of the team in line with the Council's Commissioning Framework, Audit Recommendations and Contract Management good practice. This involves a broad range of public health, social care, and health services.

Why Join Us

You will be offered a pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

31 days' annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays, pro rata

The team arrange meetings regularly to ensure all colleagues have the support required to fulfil their duties, they will use this time to problem solve complex cases.

The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change.

The existing team have an excellent working relationship who support one another and can offer their expertise to new joiners.

A hybrid working policy supports more of a work-life balance with the opportunity with both home and office working as well as working flexibly.

About You

We are looking for a confident professional, who is also:

Experienced with contract management.

Experienced in the commissioning new and innovative services.

Experienced in project management and supporting projects in Adult's social care.

Experienced in delivering contract management activity within large complex organisations.

Proactive with a can-do attitude

Analytical and ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently with close attention to detail.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th July

Equal opportunities

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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