Public Health Team Lead Commissioning and Partnerships - Children, Young People and Mental health
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
24/06/2024
Advert End Date:
16/07/2024 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£52,580 - £58,064
Further Information
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead Commissioning and Partnerships for Children and Young People and Mental Health to join our dynamic team in Peterborough City Council.
As one of the fastest-growing areas in the UK, Peterborough boasts a vibrant community and a forward-thinking environment. In 2023, we were recognised as a most improved council, marking our commitment to continuous progress.
Following the recent separation of the Public Health service from Cambridgeshire County Council, we are looking for a skilled public health strategic commissioner and team leader with demonstratable skills and experience of overseeing the commissioning of major contracts including service design, procurement, contract management, monitoring, evaluation and assurance processes to ensure that we deliver high quality needs-led services for children and young people and support our agenda to improve mental wellbeing and prevent mental illness in our population. This work is a key component of our aim to improve health outcomes reduce health inequalities in the city.
As our new Team Lead Commissioning and Partnerships for Children and Young People and Mental Health, you will report to the Consultant in Public Health for Children and Young People and Mental Health, whilst also working across the directorate. You will also work closely with other internal Council directorates as well as our key system partners, within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System, including Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health Team, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Foundation Trust and community and voluntary (VCSE) sector partners and organisations. You will take responsibility for all commissioning intentions and activity relating to children and young people public health services and public mental health.
As a Public Health Team Lead at Peterborough City Council, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)
• Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme
• Funded professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the role
If you are passionate about meeting the unique health challenges of Peterborough while capitalising on emerging opportunities, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us. Apply today!