Senior Commissioning Officer

London Borough of Lambeth; Hill; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Lambeth is seeking a Senior Commissioning Officer in Substance Misuse to lead the commissioning and contract management of a range of services. The role is full-time on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will work with providers to improve health outcomes for residents, supporting procurement and service reviews within the Public Health Team. Applicants should have experience in commissioning and a drive to deliver efficient, high-quality services in a challenging financial

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and contract management of services, ideally in substance misuse.
• Senior level experience within a public health or commissioning function.
• Ability to lead procurement and contract reviews with providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of substance misuse contracts and performance.
• Support lead commissioner in procurement and service reviews.
• Collaborate with providers to improve residents' health outcomes.

Skills

Commissioning

Contract management

Substance misuse services

Job description

Senior Commissioning Officer, Substance Misuse REF: 3076

PO6: £56,436 pa rising in annual increments to £59,574 inc. LW.

1 x Fixed Term Contract for one year - Full time

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.’ With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team

You will join the Public Health Team, which has over 50 people from a variety of disciplines. You will work to the lead commissioner within the substance misuse team on the commissioning and contract management of a range of substance misuse providers and services in Lambeth.

About the Role

Essential to this fixed term role is experience of commissioning and contract management of services, ideally with knowledge of substance misuse services. We require an experienced senior commissioning officer to manage a range of substance misuse contracts, working with providers to improve the health outcomes of Lambeth residents. The role with support the lead commissioner’s review of existing services and procurement of future services.

You’ll know that we are commissioning within a challenging financial environment. A drive to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment is required. You will feel rewarded working with services and programmes dedicated to providing high quality and responsive services to the people of Lambeth. This role is currently available on 12-month fixed-term contract.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found hereCifas.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Emma Burke, Lead Commissioner, Substance misuse. [e-mail]