FIXED TERM Commissioning Officer - Adults and Health
Commissioning Officer - Adults and Health
£37,722 - £40,869 per annum
Fixed Term
The London Borough of Newham is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly-motivated Commissioning Officer to join the Adults and Health Commissioning Team.
The role will support Commissioners in the development, commissioning and procurement of high quality Adult Social Care services, which are of best value and which meet identified local need in line with nationally and locally agreed strategic priorities across the whole Adults and Health portfolio.
This is an important and challenging role with an expectation of fast paced delivery. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the developing national and local landscape in relation to Adult Social Care and Health; experience of commissioning and procurement in Social Care, Health or closely related fields; proven skills in negotiation and influencing, problem solving, excellent communication both written and verbal and strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with internal and stakeholders.
The Commissioning Officer will be required to provide support to the Team in all aspects of the Commissioning Cycle, ensuring the involvement of key stakeholders, analysis and presentation of data and supporting financial management of budgets for commissioned services.
Please view Commissioning Officer - Adults and Health Job Description
Closing Date: 26th September 2021
Additional Information
The London Borough of Newham is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview.
Newham is one of the youngest, most diverse, and vibrant boroughs in the UK. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects our local population. We welcome and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, including applicants who are ethnically diverse and/or applicants who have a disability.
Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Newham Redeployees.
The London Borough of Newham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In addition, the Authority reserves the right to request employees undertake a basic disclosure check (Disclosure Scotland) where required for the role this includes anyone who has access to (or information obtained directly from) a government database, or has a GCSX account. These posts will be required to have a Basic Disclosure Scotland check as per the requirements of BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standards).
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