The Adults’ Commissioning Team is seeking to strengthen our team by appointing a new Commissioning Manager.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with us to commission services within an integrated health and care system that links to both the Local Care Strategy and the Adult Social Care transformation plan. This post will join a commissioning team that works in partnership with key stakeholders including Camden CCG, community health services, commissioned services and the voluntary and community sector.

The role will include leading on an outcomes focused approach to contract management especially in relation to our recently procured homecare services. It will support the development of integrated working in Camden and the roll out of a strength based approach that maximises an individual’s independence and emphasises prevention and early intervention.  

We want you to play an active role in supporting our high performing, creative and flexible team to meet the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead and ensure that we commission high quality, affordable support for those people who are most vulnerable.

We are looking for an ambitious person who can communicate well and understands how to analyse and translate qualitative and quantitative data into programmes of change and delivery. You will be innovative in your approach and appreciate the importance of collaboration, stakeholder engagement and co-production in the development of solutions. If you want to join Camden, have a pro-active attitude and can demonstrate an ability to get things done, then we want to hear from you.

This post will require an enhanced DBS check

About Camden

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, Oyster Cards, Cycle to Work Scheme, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme. 

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

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How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in the job profile attached at the bottom of this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.

Closing dates for applications:  Friday 7 June 2019 at 23:59

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 17 June 2019

Please quote reference: 190000BV

To view the Job Profile please click HERE

Camden welcomes new employees on a monthly basis; next available dates for induction are 15 July, 19 August and 16 September 2019