Adult Services Contracts Officer - 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Southend Council are looking to appoint a full-time, contract experienced officer in a 12-month fixed-term capacity.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre every Wednesday.

As the new officer, you will be required to ensure effective commercial management of public health, adult social care contracts and grants, in order to deliver the correct outcomes of deliverables, and social values.

The Officer will be required to deliver commercial negotiations to maximise the use of public funds in the interests of the residents of Southend, as well as making sure that transactional processing takes place, and that suppliers are paid in line with the prompt payment code.

You will assess and reconcile demand and supply data to inform market and supplier development, as well as develop contract monitoring plans with providers and support them to implement those plans. Using the results of contract monitoring and reporting, you will generate and share market intelligence. You will contribute to the collective commissioning team working at all levels in the council and the wider health and care system.

To be shortlisted for this position, it is essential that you have 2 years' experience in a contract management position and fully understand the contract's application, to ensure that providers comply with contractual obligations and have relevant knowledge and experience within the field of social care.

Have an understanding of current NHS national, regional and local priorities, along with knowledge of the local health and social care system. You are required to have advanced administration skills, with proven knowledge of processing market data, public health, commissioning and funding.

The successful candidate will need to be able to function under pressure, managing a caseload which involves meeting council financial and statutory objectives, while also taking into account the welfare of people who are in receipt of social care support services.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.