Hybrid Public Health Performance & Commissioning Lead

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

UKPHR registration support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking a Public Health Performance and Commissioning Officer to join the Public Health and Wellbeing Team. The role focuses on commissioning, contract management, performance monitoring, and financial oversight of public health services to improve health outcomes in the district.

You will collaborate with NHS partners, local authorities and providers to ensure services are evidence-based and deliver value for money.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
• Qualification in business, accountancy, financial management or equivalent experience.
• UKPHR Registered Public Health Practitioner or willingness to work towards registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead on performance monitoring and commissioning of public health services.
• Support the full commissioning cycle: needs analysis, reviews, market engagement, procurement support and contract management.
• Monitor provider performance, quality and outcomes for value for money.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Excel

Microsoft 365

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent

UKPHR registration or willingness to pursue

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

West Berkshire Council is seeking a Public Health Performance and Commissioning Officer to join the Public Health and Wellbeing Team. The role focuses on commissioning, contract management, performance monitoring, and financial oversight of public health services to improve health outcomes in the district.

You will collaborate with NHS partners, local authorities and providers to ensure services are evidence-based and deliver value for money.