To be confirmed (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
AD £91,871.19 - £103,848.40
JOB DESCRIPTION
Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: AD£91,871.19 - £103,848.40
Contract Type: Full time/ Permanent
Working hours per week: 36
Application Deadline: 19/12/2024
Proposed Interview Date(s): 6th and 7th of January 2025
Reference:1547
About Us:
Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.
We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.
London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.
The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.
Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.
About the role:
Assistant Director Integrated Commissioning (Adults)
The London Borough of Waltham Forest, in partnership with the NHS North-East London ICB, are seeking an exceptional, dynamic senior leader for the Integrated Health and Social Care Commissioning Team.
Waltham Forest is leading the way in delivering both integrated delivery and planning of care services. This post is a key role in the developing Waltham Forest place-based team and presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
Waltham Forest, a bustling tapestry of cultures and innovation, transcends the traditional borough label-it's a dynamic community that thrives on diversity. Your strategic commissioning acumen will set an unparalleled standard for excellence in a council ardently committed to redefining services. We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.
The Assistant Director Integrated Commissioning in Waltham Forest provides strategic policy direction, leadership, operational management, and financial control for the Integrated Commissioning Team.
Key responsibilities:
We are looking for extensive experience in Local Government Social Care commissioning, including the delivery of national targets, experience of integrated working between the NHS and local government, evidence of delivering transformational change programmes, and a proven ability to be both flexible and agile at a strategic level. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, experienced leader with significant experience of navigating the decision-making processes and governance arrangements across the health and care system.
As a senior leader in the council, you will play a central role in the strategic vision of Mission Waltham Forest and supporting the preparation for CQC inspection as well as shaping the vision and delivery of the ambitions of Waltham Forest Health and Care Partnership.
>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Requirements:
To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:
Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.
Post graduate qualification.
Relevant professional qualification.
Terms and conditions:
The below terms and conditions apply to this role:
Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;
Satisfactory declaration of interest;
This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;
As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.
To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.
For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sue Boon, sue.boon1@nhs.net Director of Delivery Waltham Forest.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk.
Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: AD£91,871.19 - £103,848.40
Contract Type: Full time/ Permanent
Working hours per week: 36
Application Deadline: 19/12/2024
Proposed Interview Date(s): 6th and 7th of January 2025
Reference:1547
About Us:
Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.
We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.
London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.
The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.
Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.
About the role:
Assistant Director Integrated Commissioning (Adults)
The London Borough of Waltham Forest, in partnership with the NHS North-East London ICB, are seeking an exceptional, dynamic senior leader for the Integrated Health and Social Care Commissioning Team.
Waltham Forest is leading the way in delivering both integrated delivery and planning of care services. This post is a key role in the developing Waltham Forest place-based team and presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
Waltham Forest, a bustling tapestry of cultures and innovation, transcends the traditional borough label-it's a dynamic community that thrives on diversity. Your strategic commissioning acumen will set an unparalleled standard for excellence in a council ardently committed to redefining services. We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.
The Assistant Director Integrated Commissioning in Waltham Forest provides strategic policy direction, leadership, operational management, and financial control for the Integrated Commissioning Team.
Key responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Leading on integrated commissioning and market development for adult social care, ensuring that commissioned services meet all statutory, professional, and legislative requirements
- Operational Oversight: Planning and ensuring service delivery within a complex and diverse service area, controlling operational activities, and ensuring professional standards are delivered
- Collaboration: Working with local people and partners across health, social care, and the voluntary sector to improve health and wellbeing for all communities
We are looking for extensive experience in Local Government Social Care commissioning, including the delivery of national targets, experience of integrated working between the NHS and local government, evidence of delivering transformational change programmes, and a proven ability to be both flexible and agile at a strategic level. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, experienced leader with significant experience of navigating the decision-making processes and governance arrangements across the health and care system.
As a senior leader in the council, you will play a central role in the strategic vision of Mission Waltham Forest and supporting the preparation for CQC inspection as well as shaping the vision and delivery of the ambitions of Waltham Forest Health and Care Partnership.
>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<
Key Responsibilities:
- Proven track record of developing and implementing effective commissioning strategies and plans in a health and social care context to secure improvements outcomes, efficiencies and value for money.
- Proven experience of successfully managing high value contracts, leading commercial negotiations and developing partnership arrangements.
- Proven change management experience.
- Substantial relevant experience of managing specialist services which support complex service delivery.
- Experience of managing services through a Section 75 agreement.
- Understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014 and other legislation relevant to social care, housing and public procurement.
- Experienced project manager with an excellent understanding of project management methodologies and systems.
- Extensive experience of managing change effectively across a service area.
- Substantial experience of managing significant budgets and resources.
- Significant experience of writing reports, specifications and agreements.
- Authority and credibility to build relationships influence and engage successfully with colleagues, partners and clients at all levels in complex or politically sensitive situations.
- Excellent research, analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills, demonstrating the ability to identify and diagnose complex problems/issues / requirements and develop innovative strategic solutions.
- Initiative, strategic and political awareness demonstrated in problem solving and decision making.
- Excellent time management skills to manage a complex workload prioritise and set deadlines and cope with conflicting and changing demands.
Qualifications and Requirements:
To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:
Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.
Post graduate qualification.
Relevant professional qualification.
Terms and conditions:
The below terms and conditions apply to this role:
Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;
Satisfactory declaration of interest;
This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;
As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.
To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.
For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sue Boon, sue.boon1@nhs.net Director of Delivery Waltham Forest.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk.
Closing date: Thu 19/12/2024 at 00:00
Job reference: 1547