An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) as a Commissioning & Contracts Administrator. This is a varied and rewarding role within a busy and fast-paced environment, supporting the delivery of mental health services across South London.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive team, providing essential administrative support to commissioning and contracts colleagues. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Working closely with a range of stakeholders, you will gain valuable insight into how NHS services are planned, commissioned and delivered. This is a great opportunity to build your experience within the NHS and develop skills that can support future career progression.
Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and supporting career aspirations. For this role, we offer career pathways into roles such as Project Support, Commissioning Officer and Contracts/Project Management roles. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in NHS systems, information management, and professional development skills.
In this role, you will provide high-quality administrative support within a fast-paced commissioning environment, helping the team to stay organised, efficient and responsive.
You will coordinate meetings, manage diaries, prepare documentation and support the smooth running of day-to-day activities. You will also support the team in maintaining accurate records, tracking actions and ensuring information is up to date and accessible.
The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. You will need to be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in administration, communication and coordination, while gaining exposure to commissioning and contracting processes within the NHS.
The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) brings together leading NHS organisations to improve mental health services for over three million people across South London. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Our Commissioning & Contracts team works across multiple organisations, creating a dynamic and supportive environment where teamwork, learning and development are encouraged. You will be joining a team that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on making a positive difference to people’s lives.
The main base for this role is the South London Partnership (SLP) Hub, currently located at Lewisham Town Hall. This location offers good transport links and access to local amenities. There may be opportunities for hybrid working in line with service needs.
We offer a welcoming and inclusive working culture where staff are supported to grow and develop, and where your contribution will have a real impact on services and outcomes.
The postholder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Commissioning & Contracts team, ensuring the effective coordination of activities across programmes and contracts.
Key responsibilities include organising meetings, preparing and distributing documentation, taking minutes and tracking actions. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, supporting data management processes and assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations.
The postholder will act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, responding to queries and supporting effective communication across the team. They will contribute to the organisation of events, workshops and meetings, ensuring all logistics are managed efficiently.
The role requires the ability to prioritise workload, manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment. A high level of attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
The postholder will work collaboratively within the team and provide cross-cover where required, contributing to the smooth running of the Commissioning & Contracts function.
