Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Southend Council are looking to appoint X2 full time, contract experienced officers in a fixed term capacity until November 2026. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be onsite at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week. You are required to ensure effective commercial management of public health, social care contracts and grants. There will be a need to ensure contracts are effectively managed, ensure appropriate monitoring takes place in order to deliver the correct outcomes of deliverables, and social values. You are required to deliver commercial negotiation to maximise the use of public funds in the interests of the residents of Southend. Also, making sure that transactional processing takes place, and that suppliers are paid in line with the prompt payment code. You will assess and reconcile demand and supply data to inform market and supplier development, as well as develop contract monitoring plans with providers and support them to implement those plans. You will use the results of contract monitoring and reporting to generate and share market intelligence. You will contribute to the collective commissioning team working at all levels in the council and the wider health and care system. To be successful in this position, you must have previous contract management experience within a social care setting. You are required to have advanced administration skills, with proven knowledge of processing market data, public health, commissioning and funding. The successful candidate will need to be able to function under pressure, managing a caseload which involves meeting council financial and statutory objectives, while also taking into account the welfare of people who are in receipt of social care support services. When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab. If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. For a full JD on the post click here If you are wanting further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Nathalie Nathalie.shays.com Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check. The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.