Head of Live Well Integrated Commissioning

Job summary

The Southwark Integrated Commissioning Division are looking to recruit a Head of Service to lead high-quality commissioning across the full range of our Live Well health and care services - this portfolio includes Council and ICB adult mental health, learning disabilities, and preventative adult social care services.

This will be a dynamic and rewarding role, where no two days are the same and which has huge opportunity to make a difference for Southwark residents.

This will be a dynamic and rewarding role, where no two days are the same and which has huge opportunity to make a difference for Southwark residents.

We are looking for an experienced and committed commissioning leader, who is innovative, energetic, and ambitious for our residents, staff and services.

You will be politically adept, a skilled communicator, and will have a strong track record of delivery in a political organisation.

You will have a strong knowledge of the legislative and policy context, be comfortable navigating complexity, and supporting others to effect positive change.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding the position, please contact Russell Jones, Assistant Director for Integrated Commissioning by email at russell.jones@southwark.gov.uk

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting leadership role, where you can make your mark managing and developing a newly established team designed to tackle inequalities and improve outcomes.

The post-holder will lead by example in supporting and inspiring your team to be visible, evidence-based, relational, and high quality commissioners - and will be well-supported in turn by collaborative and supportive senior leaders.

You will have a significant role in building strategic partnerships and collaboration across the council, the wider Partnership Southwark system, and in strengthening our strategic commissioned offer with provider partners.

Full a full list of the duties of the role, please see the job description.

About us

The Head of Live Well Health and Care Commissioning will report to the Assistant Director for Integrated Commissioning, will work closely with the relevant Assistant Directors of Adult Social Care, and will be a member of the Integrated Commissioning senior management team.

This post can be offered on NHS (8C) or local government (grade 15) contract, with benefits accordingly depending on employer chosen