Job Description
Join Our Team as a Public Health Commissioning Officer!\n\nAre you ready to make a difference in public health? Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Public Health Commissioning Officer for a temporary full-time position. This is your chance to lead the development and commissioning of vital health services in the community!\n\nPosition Details:\n\nContract Type: Temporary\nContract Length: 3 months - possible extension \nLondon W5\nAnnual Salary: £31.04 PAYE or £41.34 per hour Umbrella\nWorking Pattern: Full Time\nDriving Required: No\nOffice Attendance: 1 day per week\nBasic DBS required \n\nAbout the Role:\nAs a Public Health Commissioning Officer, you will play a critical role in shaping two key services:\n\nOral Health Programme for Children & Young People (CYP)\nAdult and Young People Tier 2 Weight Management Programme Key Responsibilities:\n\nLead the procurement process for both services, ensuring compliance with LBE requirements\ndraught and finalise all necessary documentation, including service specifications and contracts\nCollaborate with internal teams and service providers to ensure effective commissioning\nEstablish robust contract monitoring to measure progress against performance targets\nCommunicate effectively with stakeholders to foster positive relationships and facilitate collaboration What We're Looking For:\nTo thrive in this role, you should possess:\n\nA degree-level qualification or equivalent experience\nProject Management experience or formal training (e.g., PRINCE II)\nExperience in commissioning, procurement, and public health work\nA Master's level education or equivalent experience in a senior role\nStrong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills Essential Skills:\n\nKnowledge of local authorities, health organisations, and the political landscape\nUnderstanding of health inequalities and their root causes\nAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines\nFamiliarity with Equal Opportunities legislation and inclusive practises Why Join Us?\nWorking with us means you'll enjoy:\n\nFlexible resource allocation to adapt to demand fluctuations\nOpportunities to collaborate across various sectors\nA supportive work environment that values community and partnership Key Relationships:\nYou will work closely with:\n\nThe Public Health Principal for guidance and support\nColleagues from finance, procurement, and other services\nLocal communities and service providers to meet evolving needs Join Us in Making a Difference!\nIf you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to community health, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now to become a vital part of our client's public health initiatives.\n\nTogether, let's create a healthier future for our communities!\n\nApplication Process:\nTo apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for the role. We can't wait to meet you!\n\nAdecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply.
Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.\n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco.
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