Commissioning Officer (Mental Health)

We are looking for a dynamic individual who has an eye for detail, a positive approachand excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join the fast-pacedCommissioning Team for Children and Adults in Shropshire.The role covers developing and commissioning Mental Health services across Healthand Social care, so there are a variety of opportunities be involved in and work acrossseveral different areasThe ideal candidate will be someone with a keen interest in improving outcomes forChildren and Adults who need support to remain as independent as possible, who iscommitted to making a difference and enjoys working in a fast-paced and challengingenvironment.The post offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across thedepartment, the Council, with partners from across the health system, providers andvoluntary and private sectors to innovate, develop and implement positive change forthe people of Shropshire.

You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention todetail and the ability to analyse information, data and possess strong report writingand project management skills. You will need to have an enquiring mind and beconfident asking challenging questions to get a detailed understanding of services andprovider performance.We are looking for someone who has proven experience working within projectmanagement and development within the Health and Social Care sector or candemonstrate strong knowledge of those sectors.Additionally, due to the work themes the successful candidate will have contractknowledge and commissioning experience of Children and Adults Mental Healthservices.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you'reworking to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities forpersonal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:

• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33
days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary
sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,
special leave)
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of
working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.