Commissioning and Procurement Officer (2 posts)

Commissioning and Procurement Officer (2 posts)

Ref:

RES262

Full time

£33,782 - £37,890 per annum

2 Posts 1 x Permanent Post and 1 x Fixed Term Contract until July 2023

We are seeking to recruit two committed and creative individuals to join the Collaborative Commissioning and Procurement Team within the Resources Directorate.

The successful candidate will be committed to raising the quality of services commissioned in Newcastle and the experience of these services for the City’s residents. Be able to lead or contribute to collaborative commissioning and procurement exercises with councils, or other public sector partners to achieve better outcomes for the North East region.

A high standard of written communication skills and the use of electronic systems is essential, along with a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of analysing data, quality and performance assessment principles, including the role of monitoring, procurement approaches and outcomes-based commissioning. You will be expected to demonstrate commercial procurement acumen across dedicated category areas of spend.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is focussed on improving services delivered to the residents of Newcastle and across the North East region.

For an informal discussion please contact Rhonda Eagle, Commissioner, on phone

0191 2114949 or Michael Page, Commissioner, on phone 0191 2116628

Closing date: 27 January 2022

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 1 February 2022

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk.

In accordance with Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021, staff deployed to work in CQC registered care homes providing accommodation and nursing or personal care are required to have full vaccination status or a medical exemption before working or being deployed into work settings covered by the legislation. Applicants to positions covered by these regulations are required to provide certified evidence of their vaccination status or medical exemption as part of any pre employment checks.

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Closing date:

27 January 2022