Project Officer Systems Change

Job Introduction

Royal Greenwich Integrated Commissioning are recruiting for a Project Officer to join our Health and Adult Services workforce for the portfolio areas of Systems Change. 

This role is a fixed term contract for 24 months. 

Join us to support a new vision for Health and Adults Services.           

Royal Borough of Greenwich Adult Health and Social Care services collaborate with residents so they can live the best lives they can, by working together to identify strengths and support independence. We've developed a new long-term vision with the help of residents and partner organisations, which will build on all our strengths to support health, wellbeing and independence. Our vision for Health and Adults' Services is: Working together to live the best life you can in Royal Greenwich.  We have also developed our Health and Care plan priorities which are overseen by the Healthier Greenwich Partnership. (See: Health and wellbeing strategy 2023 to 2028 | Royal Borough of Greenwich (royalgreenwich.gov.uk) 

We are looking for a strong candidate to manage discreet elements of commissioning projects / smaller projects but also provide support for general projects when required and will support with commissioning projects activities and implementing the new integrated commissioning approach. 

Among various other duties, the postholder will be responsible for engaging collaboratively in line with our commissioning approach, working closely with the market, residents, and system-wide colleagues to drive transformational change through outcome-based commissioning and market management. 

The candidate will work collaboratively with local people and providers to maximise value for money across the social, environmental, and economic bottom line. They will also work with partners to benchmark transformational change against local, national, and international best practice, ensuring that work is executed promptly and meets the highest quality standards. 

Join our committed and dynamic team and embark on a rewarding journey of empowering local residents. If you are ready to lead with impact, innovation, a strength-based approach and be one of the driving forces behind transformative change, apply today.  

Please view the Job description and Person specification for more information about this vacancy. 

For an informal discussion please contact Phil Darby at philip.darby@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or  0208 921 4275

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. 

Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

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