Head Of Public Health Commissioning (Temp London), South East London

Head Of Public Health Commissioning (Temp London)

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Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be partnering with a reputable housing provider to recruit an experienced Head of Commissioning to lead a significant portfolio of public health commissioning and transformation programmes.

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This is a high-impact strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering commissioning activity that improves public health outcomes, strengthens service delivery, and ensures value for money across a substantial multi-million-pound portfolio.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading complex transformation programmes, procurement activity, and market development while working closely with senior stakeholders across the health and care system.

Location: London | Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive Salary The Role As Head of Commissioning , you will provide senior leadership across a portfolio of commissioning and transformation projects valued at approximately £23m .

You will take ownership of the end-to-end commissioning cycle , ensuring services are designed, procured, implemented, and reviewed effectively to deliver improved outcomes for communities.

Key responsibilities include: Leading a programme of commissioning and transformation projects across public health services Providing strategic oversight of procurement activity and commissioning frameworks Embedding robust programme, change and risk management frameworks across commissioning activity Leading cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, Legal, Contracts and Adult Services Ensuring commissioning strategies align with political, financial and strategic priorities Driving innovation, efficiency and value for money across commissioned services Proactively developing and managing markets to ensure sustainable service delivery Building strong partnerships across the health and care system Embedding robust contract and performance management frameworks Managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing senior decision-makers Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, governance frameworks and safeguarding responsibilities You will oversee all stages of the commissioning cycle: Assess analysing data, market intelligence and service needs to develop evidence-based commissioning strategies Plan designing innovative service models, commissioning plans and performance frameworks Deliver overseeing procurement, service implementation, contract mobilisation and programme delivery Review ensuring strong contract management, monitoring outcomes and delivering value for money About You We are seeking a strategic commissioning leader with extensive public health experience , capable of leading complex programmes and influencing senior stakeholders across the public sector landscape.

Essential Significant experience working strategically in public health commissioning Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programmes Strong understanding of the public sector commissioning cycle and procurement processes Experience leading cross-functional teams across complex organisational environments Ability to manage xehkeey multi-million-pound programme portfolios Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent analytical and strategic report writing capabilities Educated to Masters level or equivalent professional experience Desirable Additional professional development within public health or commissioning Experience working within local government, housing or integrated care systems Whats On Offer Opportunity to lead high-profile public health commissioning programmes Strategic leadership role with real community impact Collaborative working across health, care and public sector partners Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements If you are a senior commissioning professional with a passion for improving public health outcomes, Pertemps Network Group would be delighted to hear from you .

Apply Now to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity with a reputable housing provider delivering vital services across the public sector .

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Location:: South East London
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Management And Consultancy

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