The appointed candidate will support the Older People and Carers team in delivering commissioning projects and performance managing contracts within the adult social care directorate. The purpose of the role is to ensure continuous improvement within a defined portfolio and to deliver improved outcomes and savings against contract spend.

The post holder will have an initial focus on the care technology portfolio. The work will involve contract performance management, with a strong focus on quality. The post holder will be involved with contract arrangements of existing and new services and will also interface with in-house services to fully understand the future care technology requirements within these services. Liaison with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders will be key.

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
All colleagues have the support required to fulfil their duties and meet regularly with peers to problem solve complex scenarios. The existing team have an excellent working relationship who support one another and can offer their expertise to new joiners.
The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change.
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.
A great team player

Commissioning & Contract Manager

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