Sanctuary Executive is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Interim Contracts Manager to fill a full-time role based in Thurrock, within the Public Health Team.
The pay rate for this locum Interim Contracts Manager job is £450 per day (Assignment rate) and is an initial 3-month initial contract.
Duties:
- To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives/targets.
- To participate in Employee Development Scheme/Appraisals and contribute to the identification of your own and team development need.
- To actively promote the Council's Equal Opportunity Policy and Diversity Strategy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.
- To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc., the Council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
- To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 'Duty of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder'.
- At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.
- To embed Public Health principles into the contract management process.
- To oversee and control, when agreed with Thurrock procurement leads, the contracting process for services ensuring all procurement regulations and best practice is observed and delivered.
- To oversee negotiations in contract variations in line with the local authority procurement rules.
- To oversee and approve, when agreed in partnership, provider negotiations, contracting, claims, disputes etc. and ensure that up to date contracts are in place for all services with clear outcomes.
Requirements:
- Degree level educated or equivalent
- Clear understanding of performance management frameworks
- Detailed understanding of both NHS and Local Authority contracting and commissioning processes
- Knowledge of project management and process management methods
- Partnership working skills
- Ability to manage other team members
- Financial and budget management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Project management skills
- Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiently
Contact:
This Interim Contracts Manager job is advertised by John Rudland; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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