Adult Services Contracts Officer

Your new roleSouthend Council are looking to appoint a full-time, contract experienced officer in a fixed-term capacity until September 2026.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre every Wednesday.

As the new officer, you will be required to ensure effective commercial management of public health, adult social care contracts and grants in order to deliver the correct outcomes of deliverables, and social values.

The Officer will be required to deliver commercial negotiations to maximise the use of public funds in the interests of the residents of Southend, as well as making sure that transactional processing takes place, and that suppliers are paid in line with the prompt payment code.

You will assess and reconcile demand and supply data to inform market and supplier development, as well as develop contract monitoring plans with providers and support them to implement those plans. Using the results of contract monitoring and reporting, you will generate and share market intelligence. You will contribute to the collective commissioning team working at all levels in the council and the wider health and care system.

What you'll need to succeedTo be shortlisted for this position, it is essential to have relevant knowledge and experience within the field of social care.

Have an understanding of current NHS national, regional and local priorities, along with knowledge of the local health and social care system. You are required to have advanced administration skills, with proven knowledge of processing market data, public health, commissioning and funding.

The successful candidate will need to be able to function under pressure, managing a caseload which involves meeting council financial and statutory objectives, while also taking into account the welfare of people who are in receipt of social care support services.

What you'll get in returnWhen joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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