Saeed Farah
London,Greater London
Summary
Highly accomplished and Commissioner with extensive experience delivering integrated health, public health, and social care services within complex local government environments. Proven track record of managing substantial portfolios, including direct and shared budgetary responsibilities exceeding £70m, while consistently securing maximum social value and efficiency.
I have strong analytical and organisational skills with a solid foundation in contract management principles. Knowledgeable about negotiation techniques and Legal and Procurement compliance. I am also a clear communicator and team player. I’m excited to use and develop problem-solving, attention to detail, and project management skills in this Strategic Commissioning Manager role, within Harrow Council.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Commissioning and Contracts Officer
Hackney Council
London
2025.04 - Current
- Managed and resolved contractual disputes to maintain business relationships.
- Liaised effectively with stakeholders at all levels for smooth contract execution.
- Assisted in the development of procurement strategies that improved overall efficiency.
Strategic Commissioning Officer
Tower Hamlets Council
London
2024.09 - 2025.04
- I supported the commissioning, contract management and market management of home care provision in the borough for adults aged 18+. These high profile contracts are worth in the region of £20 million per annum.
- Ensuring that the services offer real choice, control and flexibility to residents of the borough, and value for money to the Council.
- Ensuring that the services offer real choice, control and
flexibility to residents of the borough, and value for money to the Council.
Commissioning and Monitoring Officer
Royal Greenwich Council
London
2022.06 - 2024.08
- Providing support in all aspects of the commissioning cycle and providing subject expertise in relation to specific aspects of the
commissioning cycle, specific service user groups and types of services. - Fostered positive relationships with regulatory bodies for smoother communications during inspections or audits.
- Implemented corrective action plans to improve performance metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Hertfordshire University
Hertfordshire 2010.09 - 2014.06
Skills
Developing and implementing strategic commissioning frameworks across public health, children's services, and adult social care
Managing high-value contracts, conducting performance monitoring, and utilizing data to drive provider compliance and quality
Building strategic provider partnerships and managing market resilience
Embedding patient, service user, and community feedback directly into service design and re-commissioning plans
Certification
Commissioning and Purchasing for Public Care
Oxford Brookes University
Prince 2 Project Management Certificate
The knowledge Academy
Timeline
Commissioning and Contracts Officer
Hackney Council
2025.04 - Current
Strategic Commissioning Officer
Tower Hamlets Council
2024.09 - 2025.04
Commissioning and Monitoring Officer
Royal Greenwich Council
2022.06 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Hertfordshire University
2010.09 - 2014.06