Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you an enthusiastic person who can keep a focus on the bigger picture, while not losing control of detail? Passionate about quality assurance of services for vulnerable adults? Interested in service redesign to improve value for money? If so, then there is an opportunity for you in the Joint Commissioning Team to develop your skills.
What’s the role?
To undertake work particular to, and required by, the Adult Integrated Commissioning Division, including project management, commissioning reviews, contract monitoring, developing service specifications and managing the associated procurement processes. Project and programme management of change projects including commissioning and decommissioning workstreams across the health and social care economy of Lewisham. Report to or run project boards responsible for the (re)commissioning or redesign of services, models of support and pathways for adults, using appropriate project management approaches, user involvement and partnership working. To lead specific project work streams within the Commissioning area and participate in workstreams and projects in partner areas. This post directly reports to one of the Assistant Directors of Adult Integrated Commissioning, but the post holder will be expected to work flexibly with a portfolio of work and to support the work of the whole service. Support the Council and South-East London Integrated Care Board (SEL ICB) to achieve significant savings by achieving value for money and delivering innovative ways of achieving outcomes at lower cost. To manage Contract Monitoring and Quality Assurance Officers and oversee robust, co-ordinated and targeted monitoring of services to track performance, quality and to promote improvement.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
What we’re looking for
You will be able to work independently, take decisions where required, influence people positively and communicate clearly to a wide range of audiences. You will have working knowledge of IT, finance, health and social care legislation, and service delivery best practice. You will be committed to improving the lives of people who are the responsibility of Lewisham Council and Integrated Care Board.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact colette.meehan@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£52,269 - £54,360 per annum (P04)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
