Projects and Contracts Officer

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 includes the management and delivery of the domestic abuse and combatting drugs strategies and the commissioning of associated services and projects. Supported accommodation for those with multiple needs and for those experiencing domestic abuse is also included in this portfolio. The post holder will report to the Team Leader. The role will require the ability to manage complex programmes and have experience of responding to the requirements of external funding bodies which will include performance management and financial accountability. 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. This role will work predominately across the domestic abuse work programme focusing on children and young people. This programme area is complex and ever-changing; therefore, it is essential that you have knowledge of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 including research and guidance that governs the delivery of domestic abuse support. 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.