Location
London Borough of Lambeth

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£56,436 per annum rising in annual increments to £59,574 including London Weighting

About the Role
This is a fixed term contract for one year within the Public Health Team at Lambeth Council. You will work under the lead commissioner within the substance misuse team, managing the commissioning and contract management of a range of substance misuse providers and services in Lambeth. The role involves supporting the review of existing services and procurement of future services to improve health outcomes for Lambeth residents. You will be working in a fast-paced, financially challenging environment, requiring efficiency and dedication to delivering high quality, responsive services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Lambeth’s bold ambitions for its communities through the Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’.

About Us
Lambeth Borough is a vibrant and diverse community of over 317,600 residents in South London, stretching from Streatham in the South to Waterloo in the North. It is the 9th largest borough in London, home to more than 130 languages, the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. Lambeth offers exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural institutions like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned facilities including St Thomas's Hospital.

Experience
Proven experience in commissioning and contract management of services, ideally with knowledge of substance misuse services. Experience working within a challenging financial environment and managing multiple contracts effectively.

About you
You will be motivated to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and committed to improving health outcomes for the community. You should be able to collaborate with providers and stakeholders to ensure high quality and responsive services. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or demonstrable experience in commissioning and contract management are desirable. A commitment to continuous professional development and working within public health frameworks is expected.