commissioner

The City and Hackney Public Health Service is a vibrant and dedicated team, serving the populations of both Hackney and the City of London. We are known for being innovative and passionate about improving the health of our local populations, and we are on a journey to transform the authorities to take a 'Health in All Policies' approach., We are looking for an experienced senior commissioner to join us to develop and deliver the City and Hackney Public Health commissioning strategy. You will work closely with the Director of Public Health and Head of Strategic Commissioning (for Public Health) to develop and implement cross-cutting plans to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities, through the delivery of high quality services. You will be responsible for managing the commissioning of Public Health services from start to finish, working collaboratively with Public Health Consultants and Specialists/Practitioners as well as providing leadership to procurement and contract management specialists.

Successful candidates will have leadership and technical expertise across the entire commissioning & procurement cycle, a good knowledge of public health, and an ability to communicate and work effectively in partnership. You will be familiar with NHS, local authority, primary care and voluntary sector provisions relating to the commissioning and delivery of services and you will have experience leading and managing teams within a flexible work environment along with demonstrated experience in supporting staff to perform at their best, and to develop their potential.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It's one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.