Contracts Officer

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £29,269 - £33,024 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 02/06/2024 at 23:00
Reference: 712598

We have a brilliant opportunity available for a Contracts Officer to join our proactive team in Adult Services at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

In your role as the Contracts Officer, you will assist the Senior Contract Manager in implementing the principles outlined in our Contract Management Framework. You will carry out the essential responsibilities necessary to uphold efficient and successful contract management procedures, offering prompt and effective assistance to both internal and external clients.

Benefits

You will receive a fantastic range of employee benefits including, 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, hybrid working options, employee assistance programme, sports & leisure discounts, use of an onsite gym and much more.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistance with Contract development and update - To undertake the core administrative activities for contract management including overseeing provider due diligence checks, managing communication with providers when notifying of changes to contracts, managing requests and coordinating arrangements required in relation to new contracts and changes to existing contracts
• Contract monitoring - Track expiring contracts and coordinate the actions required, liaising with the assigned contract lead, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Commissioners
• - Work within statutory, Council and Government guidelines and ensuring statutory compliance in the delivery of the service
• Networking and building relationships. - To manage customer issues effectively, providing excellent customer care and delivering improved outcomes for customers, including internal colleagues and external which will mainly be commissioned providers.
• Problem solving. - To support the Senior Contract Manager- Adults in the delivery of the Contract Management Framework for Adult Social Care.
• Risk management. - To get involved with our Contract compliance management (CCM) meeting and support with minutes and agenda as well as assisting the contract officers to manage flagged up risks.
• Investigating and addressing issues - To be able to identify, analyse and seek remedial actions

Candidate Requirements

• Contract management experience - Experience of using relevant technology and software used within similar service areas is desirable.
• Strong research skills - Ability to extract and assess important information.
• Presentation skills, able to engage an audience.
• Good IT skills including office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Positive and professional - Experience within a customer-focused service providing excellent customer service.
• Problem solving - To be able to take appropriate actions towards wide range of challenges to reach better understanding and outcome.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Ash Mazarei, Senior Contract Manager via email

Closing: Sunday 2nd June 2024, 11pm

Interviews: W/C 9th June 2024

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Further information on this vacancy

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