The role
This role is located within a dynamic and fast paced team where no two days are the same. We are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a team approach and an ability to stay calm under pressure while managing competing priorities. Reporting to the Senior Commissioning Officer SEND, the successful candidate will play a critical role in the delivery of complex projects across Children’s and Adults’ services. This will include conducting commissioning reviews, developing persuasive business cases, conducting service user consultations and managing provider relationships. This will be a dynamic and rewarding role for a candidate who has the aptitude and skills to really make a difference to the management of the Council’s social care and education programmes. A focus on asset-based approaches, achieving public value and the ability to provide expert commissioning advice is essential.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You
The successful candidate will be experienced in managing complex health and/or social care commissioning projects and contracts. We are looking for someone who:
- Employs an assertive yet personable approach to achieving your goals
- Is a skilled communicator, with the ability to build credible relationships across the Council and the wider provider market
- Is able to identify where/when rigorous commissioning approaches can be applied to add value
- Responds calmly and professionally where there may be competing priorities
- Is able to work collaboratively with officers across the Council, with health partners, voluntary and private sector providers, and service users and carers to achieve the department’s strategic commissioning priorities.
You’ll have enthusiasm, drive and a commitment to your own learning and development.
Benefits and more information
As a Gold Investors in People organisation, Southwark Council prides itself on being a supportive employer and offers flexible working arrangements, personal development, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, and modern offices.
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and- more/
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 28/08/2023
Interviews will be held the week of the 4th September 2023
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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