Public Health Commissioning Officer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes through sexual health, weight management, physical activity and prevention services? Join our Public Health Commissioning Team and use your commissioning, partnership and analytical skills to deliver lasting change for Lewisham residents.

What’s the role?

An exciting opportunity to join Lewisham's Public Health Commissioning Team at a time of transformation, helping to shape and deliver services across health inequalities, sexual health, NHS Health Checks, weight management and physical activity. You will play a key role in commissioning preventative services that improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities for Lewisham's diverse communities.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

• A dynamic and motivated commissioner with experience of service design, commissioning, contract management, and service improvement across public health and preventative services.
• Knowledge and experience of public health commissioning within a local authority setting, including partnership working across health, social care, primary care, and the voluntary and community sector.
• Someone with strong analytical, project management and communication skills, who can manage complex programmes, budgets and stakeholder relationships to deliver improved outcomes for local communities.
• A confident and proactive individual who can work autonomously, write high-quality reports and business cases, influence senior stakeholders, and drive innovation across services including health inequalities, sexual health, NHS Health Checks, weight management and physical activity.