At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Public Health Commissioning Team to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
- Company: Lewisham Council, a diverse and inclusive employer committed to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible working, local government pension, training opportunities, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the health of Lewisham's vibrant communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in public health commissioning, strong analytical and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes through sexual health, weight management, physical activity and prevention services? Join our Public Health Commissioning Team and use your commissioning, partnership and analytical skills to deliver lasting change for Lewisham residents.
An exciting opportunity to join Lewisham's Public Health Commissioning Team at a time of transformation, helping to shape and deliver services across health inequalities, sexual health, NHS Health Checks, weight management and physical activity. You will play a key role in commissioning preventative services that improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities for Lewisham's diverse communities.
What’s in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated commissioner with experience of service design, commissioning, contract management, and service improvement across public health and preventative services. Knowledge and experience of public health commissioning within a local authority setting, including partnership working across health, social care, primary care, and the voluntary and community sector. Someone with strong analytical, project management and communication skills, who can manage complex programmes, budgets and stakeholder relationships to deliver improved outcomes for local communities. A confident and proactive individual who can work autonomously, write high-quality reports and business cases, influence senior stakeholders, and drive innovation across services including health inequalities, sexual health, NHS Health Checks, weight management and physical activity.
In return, we'll offer excellent development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, a career average pension scheme, and the opportunity to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of Lewisham residents.
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Evening and Weekend working may be required for this job.
Diversity: Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
Public Health Commissioning Officer employer: Borough of Lewisham
The Borough of Lewisham is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the children they serve. With excellent training opportunities and a strong emphasis on collaboration, staff are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. Working in Lewisham not only provides a chance to contribute to service development but also fosters a sense of belonging through various supportive networks.
