Head of Strategic Commissioning Public Health – Public Health

The City and Hackney Public Health Service is a vibrant and dedicated team, serving the populations of both Hackney and the City of London.  We are known for being innovative and passionate about improving the health of our local populations, and we are on a journey to transform the authorities to take a ‘Health in All Policies’ approach.

If you would like to find out more information about the joint public health team serving both the London Borough of Hackney and the City of London Corporation, please click on this link: https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/the-public-health-team/

We are looking for a Head of Strategic Commissioning with the expertise, experience and drive to lead and deliver the City & Hackney Public Health Commissioning Strategy.  You will work closely with the Director of Public Health to develop and implement cross-cutting plans to improve the health and wellbeing of our local communities, through the delivery of high quality commissioned services.  You will be responsible for managing the commissioning of Public Health services from start to finish, providing the Service (and partners) with leadership and technical expertise across the entire commissioning cycle. You will lead a team of procurement and contract management specialists; work collaboratively with Public Health Consultants and Specialists/Practitioners; and provide specialist advice and support to the whole service, to ensure that commissioning best practice is followed at all times, in support of the Service’s strategic objectives.

Successful candidates will have leadership, senior management experience and technical expertise across the entire commissioning cycle.  You will also have an in-depth knowledge of public health, and a proven track record of  communicating and working effectively in partnership.  You will be familiar with NHS, local authority, primary care and voluntary sector provisions relating to the commissioning and delivery of services and experience of leading and managing teams within a flexible work environment along with demonstrated experience in supporting staff to perform at their best, and to develop their potential.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. 

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 04 December 2024 (22:59)

Interview date: January 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk