Commissioning Officer - Substance Misuse

Commissioning Officer - Substance Misuse

We are recruiting a Commissioning Officer for Substance Misuse support the implementation and local delivery of the Substance Misuse Strategy and underpinning commissioning activity across Richmond and Wandsworth by promoting prevention and early intervention, improving access to services and ensuring service provide evidenced based support that promotes recovery.  

This position is well suited to someone who is innovative, motivated and passionate about making a positive difference on the lives of local residents who misuse substances.

About the Role

You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of new service models and shaping the local provider market in a way that promotes the aspirations and ambitions of the people we support.

• You will have some experience and knowledge of commissioning services in conjunction with key stakeholders that promote prevention and early intervention, improve access to services and that deliver effective evidenced based support that promotes recovery.
• You will be highly motivated, creative, and persistent in seeking solutions and be open to learning from and with others and working with people to effect positive change. 
• The post holder will need to be confident in working with a range of internal and external partners to shape and deliver the local priorities including social landlords, care and support providers and local communities. 
• You will be able to negotiate and resolve complex problems and the ability to manage change well is a necessity. 
• You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple strands of work within deadlines and enjoy being involved in a variety of activities and projects. 
• You will have good communication and presentation skills, enjoy working with people.

In return, you will be part of a wider division with extremely supportive, collaborative and committed team members working together to improve the lives of local residents through innovation, learning together and new ideas. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• You will be requested to provide a work history and supporting statement.
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Proven experience of commissioning major contracts and making changes to service provision to improve quality and standards
• Excellent literacy and the ability to prepare clear concise written reports (e.g. strategies, business cases, service reviews, specifications, bids) A/I Well-developed analytical, data analysis, problem solving skills

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  Monday 14th April 2025

Shortlisting Date: w/c 22nd April 2025

Interview Date: w/c 28th April 2025

For a discussion, please contact Elizabeth Pepper, Assistant Director of Specialist Commissioning Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Substance Misuse via: elizabeth.pepper@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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