Job Introduction
Bradford is big, young and diverse. We are home to more than half a million people, vibrant communities and innovative businesses in the heart of The North. As the leading employer in the district, Bradford Council cares about being a great place to work.
We are looking for an experienced strategic commissioning manager who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of the citizens of the Bradford District. This senior post holder will lead a team and manage a programme of commissioning with a specific focus on Public Health.
Following a period of growth, this is an exciting time to join our senior management team as we lead and develop a professional, resilient and well-established commissioning service.
You will be joining a supportive and highly skilled team which champion’s Bradford’s commissioning and contract management practice and functions as key driver for service change and integration within the wider health and care partnership.
The role will work as part of a public health commissioning and contract management team that commissions health visiting, school nursing, substance misuse services, sexual health, domestic abuse other specialist services.
The role requires a strong ability to work effectively with partners including public health practitioners, those with lived experience, commissioned providers and wider stakeholders to deliver excellent, high-quality services which meet the needs of Bradford residents.
Significant experience of managing complex and high value commissioning activities is essential, along with a comprehensive understanding and experience in strategic planning, the cycle of commissioning and ability to rapidly review policy, evidence and data to define need.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a detailed understanding of the legislative and working practices related to Public Health. They will have significant knowledge of commissioning practices and the application of the cycle of commissioning.
They should have significant experience of working in a commissioning or related role and managing individuals or teams of staff to deliver high value or complex commissioning or service development projects.
They should demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that service users have a voice and ability to influence services they access.
Hybrid working arrangements in place allowing working from home and office.
An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
For further information regarding this post please contact Chris Dickinson, Head of Strategic Commissioning: christopher.dickinson@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
