Contracts and Commissioning Officer AddictionsDATRIG

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HRbeforeoffering a job on a secondment basis.*Contract & Commissioning Officer (DATRIG)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts and Commissioning Officer to work as part of the developing Addictions team within Wirrals Public Health service.The post holder will provide commissioning and contracting expertise to support the fast-paced expansion and adaptation of the Wirral Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery system.Wirral has been allocated sizeable government grant funding that enables local areas to achieve the aims and objectives of the 10-year national drugs strategy. As a result we have a dynamic and responsive programme of new commissioning that has put great energy into the system and is providing the workforce with a real sense of being able to make a difference. About the Role:Working to a Public Health Programme Manager the postholder will work as part of a small close-knit Addictions team and have extensive contact and engagement with both stakeholders and service users. They will take an active role in ensuring we make best use of this time-limited grant funding and assist in maintaining fast-moving developments.About the Candidate:The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills be well-organised and thorough and be able to work effectively under time pressures. They should also have strong partnership-working skills and substantial experience of working collaboratively allowing them to play their part in building both an effective team and an effective system. The postholder will be expected to work independently with at times minimal supervision negotiating with provider partners and sharing any issues arising with managers and colleagues to seek the most positive outcomes.If you would like to discuss the role further please contact: As part of our Talent Strategy were committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn grow progress and thrive. For many of you this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us and were passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Councils Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package unless in exceptional circumstances.Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.How to applyPlease apply online by clicking the link belowRequired Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Correspondent,IT Network,Advertisement,Data Networking,Arabic Faculty Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 45091 - 48226