Procurement and Commissioning Manager Oxfordshire Posted

Job overview

Are you an experienced in procurement and seeking a new challenge?

Do you have experience working in the public sector?

We are currently seeking a full-time Procurement and Commissioning Manager to join the Trust on a fixed term basis. The post holder will lead the procurement of commissioning activity for the Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Services, supporting the redesign, recommissioning and ongoing contract management. The role ensures delivery of high‑quality, value‑for‑money services aligned to Trust and ICs priorities, supports service redesign and market shaping, and ensures compliance with statutory and governance frameworks.

The role exists to integrate procurement expertise with commissioning cycle to deliver compliant, efficient, end‑to‑end commercial management that enables improved patient outcomes, financial sustainability and operational resilience across the Trust.

• Ensure all activity is fully compliant with statutory and Trust governance frameworks.
• Lead the planning, prioritisation and delivery of commissioning and procurement projects, ensuring alignment with Trust objectives and statutory requirements.
• Manage and mitigate commercial, quality and operational risks associated with commissioning and procurement activity.
• Ensure commercial information, data and documentation are appropriately stored and meet confidentiality and IG requirements.
• Support the recruitment, induction, development and appraisal of staff in line with Trust HR policies.
• Provide expert advice to senior clinical, operational and corporate leaders on commissioning and procurement matters.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity  will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

• Expert knowledge of procurement regulations (PCR, PSR and PA23)
• Expert knowledge of public sector tendering, commissioning cycle, market analysis, contract management.
• Understanding of NHS commissioning frameworks and service redesign principles.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience. Full CIPS membership or equivalent commissioning qualification/experience.

• Experience with transformation programmes.
• Experience of working with the voluntary sector and involving people with lived experience in service development.

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Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Name:
Kay Bishop

Title:

Senior Programme Manager and Partnership Manager

Email:
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