Commissioning & Contracting Team Lead (12-Month Secondment)

North Northamptonshire Council; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid work

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Employee Assistance

Employee Network Groups

Wellbeing support

Travel rates

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Commissioning and Contracting Team Leader on a 12-month fixed-term secondment. The role is based at Haylock House, with travel across North Northamptonshire as required.

Interview dates are planned, and there is potential for extension or permanent appointment, though not guaranteed. The successful candidate will manage the contracting support function, lead a team, and shape strategic commissioning priorities across adult social care, delivering

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, contracting or commissioning.
• Strong team management and leadership skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the contracting function.
• Oversee contracts lifecycle including terms, variations and terminations.
• Support commissioning projects and service delivery.
• Lead a team of business support officers.

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Commissioning and Contracting Team Leader on a 12-month fixed-term secondment. The role is based at Haylock House, with travel across North Northamptonshire as required.

Interview dates are planned, and there is potential for extension or permanent appointment, though not guaranteed. The successful candidate will manage the contracting support function, lead a team, and shape strategic commissioning priorities across adult social care, delivering