Public Health Commissioning and Contracting Manager

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering effective services by supporting managers and staff to:
+ Lead the programme management of projects delivering public health commissioning outcomes for NHS England.
+ Develop effective working relationships across NHS England and with other key stakeholders to ensure commissioned services are effective and meet KPIs and governance requirements.
+ Interpret and implement complex national guidance and develop associated policies and guidelines as necessary.
+ Contribute to the development of service specifications and the redesign of care pathways to ensure services provide quality and value for money.
+ Lead on procurements, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of contract and procurement law.
This role supports the business in driving transformation and value for money in planning, commissioning, and service delivery. It aims to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop strong service delivery, + Support the delivery of day-to-day activities, projects, and programmes.
+ Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment.
+ Monitor, interpret, and quality assure progress against deliverables to NHS England, often requiring adjustments specifically related to the complex corporate business agenda, strategic objectives, and business planning process.
+ Develop business plans and provide expert strategic and policy advice and guidance on all areas of the National Director's portfolio.
+ Proactively manage stakeholders, resolve conflicts through facilitation or other appropriate mechanisms.
+ Lead the team in delivering project plans, allocating tasks, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies, considering best practices, and making decisions in the best interest of the project.
+ Act in compliance with Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions, monitor expenditure regularly.
+ Draft detailed reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports.
+ Analyse, interpret, and present data to highlight issues, risks, and support decision-making.
+ Lead on procurements, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of contract and procurement law
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Public Health Commissioning and Contract Manager to join the Public Health Directorate in the East Region. The post holder will join a team responsible for commissioning and contracting Public Health Section 7a services, including national immunisation programmes, national cancer and non-cancer screening programmes, and Child Health Information Services (CHIS). The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, working in a busy, fast-paced, and varied role that requires a flexible, proactive approach and excellent organisational skills. The ability to work accurately while multitasking is essential.
Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, and the ability to work with clinical, managerial, and support staff at all levels. Experience in managing projects such as procurements and service mobilisation, along with a good understanding of the NHS Standard Contract, is essential.
Candidates should also be capable of negotiating and challenging senior stakeholders on difficult issues, planning for short, medium, and long-term objectives, and working to tight and changing timescales. The successful candidate will join a friendly, approachable, and passionate team and will be supported in their own development

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
+ Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
+ Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
+ Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
+ Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
+ Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band., NHS England

NHS AfC: Band 8a
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive - and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.