Projects and Contracts Officer (Healthier Communities)

An opportunity has arisen to work part time in our Resilient Communities Team as a Projects and Contracts Officer. We are looking for candidates with a passion for improving the lives of our residents, with vision and the ability to work effectively with partners to deliver excellent services and outcomes for our customers.

A comprehensive understanding and experience of working in a complex environment, planning and co-ordination, the commissioning process, contracting and performance monitoring is required.

The postholder will work within a portfolio that includes the development and delivery of community involvement, particularly in relation to people with protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, and the commissioning of associated services and projects. The post holder will report to the Team Leader.

The role is varied, and you will be required you to work at pace to support the development and delivery of interventions to meet new and emerging need. The roll also includes contract monitoring, performance management and financial accountability, and you should have experience and an understanding of all aspects of the commissioning cycle.

You will assist in the development of local strategies and plans to improve outcomes for our residents, working in partnership with our service providers to investigate and develop innovative service delivery models to meet the needs of vulnerable people.

Our area of work is complex, ever changing and emotive subjects and it is essential you understand the challenges faced by members of the community and have a level of emotional resilience.

You must also be able to display:

• An ability to interrogate and analyse data and information and produce quality documentation including reports to support system change and service delivery.

• The ability to negotiate, influence and enthuse colleagues both internally and across partner agencies.

• A commitment to working in collaboration with partners from all sectors including those with lived experience.

• A clear commitment and proven ability to deliver high quality outcomes and performance with a drive and enthusiasm for change.

• The ability to successfully deliver results at an operational level.