Projects and Contracts Officer - Healthier Communities Team

An opportunity has arisen to work in our Healthier 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 leads on the development and delivery of interventions to reduce the impact of poverty and food insecurity, and the provision of support to the Armed Forces Community.  This includes the delivery of the Department for Educations Holiday Activity and Food Programme, and distribution of the Household Support Fund.

 

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.

 

Poverty and food insecurity ae complex, ever changing and emotive subjects and it is essential you have an understanding of these subjects.  You should also have an understanding of the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, and the challenges faced by members of the Armed Forces Community.

 

For either post 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.

 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July

Please see our recruitment pack for more details about our work. We urge you to take up our offer of an informal chat about this position. Details of who to contact can be found in the pack.