Strategic Commissioning Manager - Healthy Child Programme

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Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people?

Do you have the expertise to drive change and reduce health inequalities?

If so, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team in East Sussex!

As the Strategic Commissioning Manager for the Healthy Child Programmes you will ensure that services across East Sussex are innovative, evidence-based, and meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including the Children's Services Department, NHS providers, and voluntary and community organisations, to create lasting, impactful change in the county.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have proven experience in commissioning, service development, and budget management within public health or health improvement settings.
• Have strong leadership skills with a track record of developing multi-agency partnerships.
• Have a passion for improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities for children and young people.
• Are self-motivated, proactive and innovative.

A hybrid working style has been assigned to this role, which allows work to be undertaken at home, as well as on site. The role will require regular in-person meetings at County Hall and elsewhere in the county to deliver Public Health business needs.

To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

Interviews will be held in Lewes on 27 February, 2025.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Emma King, Consultant in Public Health ( emma.king@eastsussex.go.uk ).

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for improving children's health? This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation, work with diverse partners, and shape services that transform health outcomes and reduce inequalities for children and families.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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• Job Description and Person Specification [docx]

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.