Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, are excited to share a fantastic career opportunity within our Public Health team.

About the Service

Our Public Health Service plays a vital role in this mission. We're passionate about improving the health and well-being of our communities in both Hackney and the City of London. We work collaboratively and creatively to address health inequalities and create a healthier future for all.

The City of London Corporation shares this commitment to community and sustainability. As the governing body of the Square Mile, they play a crucial role in supporting a thriving London and contributing to a flourishing society.

About the Role

Are you a dynamic and experienced procurement and contracts professional looking to play a key role in improving public health services? We are seeking a Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer to join the City and Hackney Public Health Team.

Working alongside the Public Health Commissioning Manager, you will deliver an effective commissioning and contract management support function. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that services are procured effectively, contracts are managed robustly, and the best possible outcomes are achieved for our community while implementing our new strategic approach to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract & Financial Management: Manage and maintain an effective contract management system to meet performance targets, control spending, and track monitor information.
• Strategic Procurement: Contribute to public health commissioning strategies, service specifications, and method statement questions.
• End-to-End Procurement: Lead medium and low-risk procurements, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with Council Standing Orders, the Procurement Code of Practice, and legal requirements.
• Tender & Award Process: Oversee contract notices, coordinate tender panels, facilitate moderation/scoring meetings, manage tender queries, draft committee reports, and ensure entries into the Contracts Register.
• Stakeholder & Provider Engagement: Build strong relationships across partner organisations, lead contract monitoring, and act as a key contact point throughout the commissioning process.
• Advice & Guidance: Provide expert advice on procurement best practices, basic contract law, and service priorities.
• Leadership Support: Support staff development programmes in procurement, offer project management support, and deputise for senior team members (including the Public Health Commissioning Manager and Senior Strategic Commissioner) as required.

About You

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong blend of qualifications, experience, and core competencies:

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Formal qualification, preferably to degree level, or equivalent experience, with a proven commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Solid understanding of the NHS, Local Authorities, primary care, and voluntary sector provisions in relation to public health commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of local government operations, including financial, legal, and political landscapes, as well as the unique health challenges of a diverse, inner-city multi-cultural environment.

Experience

• Proven track record in public sector procurement, commissioning, and establishing/operating contracts and service agreements.
• Practical experience in end-to-end project management and planning/monitoring work programmes.
• Skilled in using IT tools to produce reports, analyse data, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Skills & Competencies

• Value-Driven: Passionate about leveraging the contracting process to deliver high-quality public services and maximise public money.
• Relationship Management & Negotiation: Skilled in establishing relationships across diverse agencies and negotiating effectively within various contractual frameworks.
• Communication & Confidence: Strong communication skills to interact assertively and authoritatively with senior officers, Councillors, external partners, and diverse audiences.
• Organisation & Deadlines: Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet strict deadlines.
• Commitment to Equality: Dedicated to promoting equal opportunities, challenging discrimination, and embedding Council core values into daily practice.

Our Vision & Equality Statement

We are working towards our vision to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud, Ambitious, Pioneering, Open, Proactive, and Inclusive .

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed, and we particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce.

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