Rachel Maloney
Industry: Government & Public Sector
Category: Social Services
Work Experience
Category Specialist
Surrey County Council
June 2015 - Present (9 years, 4 months)
Shortly after taking on the Public Health category at Surrey County Council in June 2015, Central Government announced an in-year and on-going cut to the Department of Health grant. Since this initial announcement, the grant has been subject to further direct cuts (6.2% in 2015/16 and then a further 9% over the four years from 2016/17) as well as cuts to the local authority funding.
Much of my role has involved responding to the challenges arising as a result of financial pressures. This includes:
- Identifying opportunities for savings through efficiencies and contract consolidation
- Negotiating cashable savings from our largest providers
- Delivery of tenders for new services and inputting into significant service redesign
- Consultation with key stakeholders, service users and interest groups
- Contract management to ensure our strategic contracts deliver value for money and escalation of commercial issues as they arise.
- Collaborative working with CCGs, NHS England and internal departments to maximise value and identify opportunities for change.