Job Information
Are you motivated by the idea of shaping high quality care services across a whole county?
Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where every day brings new challenges, new partnerships and genuine opportunities to shape how care is commissioned and delivered in Northumberland?
Northumberland County Council are looking for a Senior Contracts & Commissioning Lead to join the team.
Please note we have both permanent and fixed term vacancies available. The Fixed Term vacancy is contracted until 30 September 2027.
This is a key role within the Contracts & Commissioning service in Adult Social Care which is responsible for the delivery of Commissioning activity in line with the Council wide Strategic Commissioning Framework, underpinned by Category Management. The service is responsible for ensuring statutory duties for commissioning, market shaping, sufficiency, diversity, contract management and quality assurance are met across children and adult social care. The service also has responsibility for governance, performance, systems and finance across the adult's directorate ensuring management is supported by accurate and timely finance and performance information and that statutory returns are reported timely and accurately.
The role:
- You will play a key role in data analysis, monitoring and planning for commissioned and provided health and social care services and work with the Head of Strategic Commissioning and other Senior Managers to effectively manage key contracts to ensure value for money is achieved.
- As a senior member of the team, you will also contribute to shaping the strategic direction of commissioning activity - helping to identify future needs, influence service development and ensure commissioning decisions are informed by robust evidence and insight.
- You will work closely with partners in social care, health, finance, procurement and legal services to ensure high quality services are in place to meet a range of needs.
Requirements:
- Level 6 qualification or above in public administration or equivalent senior professional experience, supported by recent management training or continuing professional development in health and social care or commissioning and procurement legislation and best practice
- In-depth understanding of professional theory, practice, procedures, and contemporary issues in health and social care, including commissioning and service delivery.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements such as health and safety, procurement, equalities, risk management, and corporate responsibilities.
- Significant experience across the full commissioning cycle - needs assessment, planning, purchasing, and monitoring.
- Valid UK driving licence.
The vacancies are full time (37 hours) and NCC Band 10 Salary - £50,269 to £54,495.
For further information on this role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
If you wish to have a informal conversation about the role, please contact Nicola Boughen, Operational Manager on Nicola.Boughen@northumberland.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
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Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
