Commissioning & Market Shaping Officer

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We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual who will build on our long history of creativity and collaborative commissioning. Market shaping is a key element of our HSCP Strategic Plan and strong partnership working within the HSCP and with our third and independent sector and our communities is fundamental to our future.  

The post will focus on undertaking  research and development into new models of care in relation to young people in transition to adulthood and adults with additional support needs. The post will work closely with learning disability and children services and is  located within a commissioning and contract management environment, be a self-starter and able to work effectively as a part of a small team providing support across the HSCP. Ideally you will have experience and understanding of the complex environment of integrated health and social care services.

This is a pivotal time to join East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership as we progress an ambitious programme of system-wide transformation shaped by a clear shared vision for the future.

Our work brings together service redesign, dynamic commissioning and strong governance, supported by modern digital tools that enable better decision‑making, smarter use of data and more joined‑up ways of working. Co‑production is central to our approach, with staff, people who use services, partners and communities actively shaping change.

 This is an opportunity to be part of meaningful transformation, contribute your skills within a strong one‑team culture, and help improve outcomes for people and communities across East Renfrewshire.

You will need to be flexible in approach and quickly adapt to change, reacting to the dynamic environment we are operating within.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check.

Additional Information

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’.  Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.  Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer.  It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees.  Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted.  Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren.  They can also provide general support with other employability matters.  Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/

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