Contracts Officer

Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, NG22 9FF

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At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to making a difference in our community. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to delivering high-quality services for children and families.

We are looking for a Contracts Officer to join our Commissioning and Contracts Team. In this role, you will manage contracts with various external providers of Alternative Education and Short Breaks. If you have a passion for improving services and a drive to make a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Key responsibilities

• Managing contracts effectively to ensure compliance and quality.
• Conducting regular contract reviews and quality audits.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to drive service improvements.
• Designing services and creating service specifications.
• Undertaking commissioning activities to meet community needs.

Key requirements

• Experience in developing and managing contracts.
• A solid understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of customer care principles, budget management, commissioning, and procurement.

Desired qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• A commitment to excellent customer care and service improvement.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

Benefits

• A place to belong: a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work life balance.
• Generous annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• A supportive team culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in your community!

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the well being of children and families in Nottinghamshire, we want to hear from you! Apply now and start your journey with us at Nottinghamshire County Council.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Claire Good on or by email .

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.