Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Job title:
Contracts Officer | £34,314 – £44,711 (Career Grade)
Company
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Job description
Position reference: 50137858Directorate: Core | Service: FinanceSalary: £34,314 – £44,711 (Career Grade)Working Arrangements: Full timeHours per week: 37Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2027We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form.See our range of Employee Rewards:Closing date: 29/11/2024 at 23:59This post requires an Enhanced DBS CheckIf you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please emailWhen applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we’re a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).Our excellent Core Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.About the Post:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Contracts Officer supporting the Council to deliver its Council Plan and Best Value Strategy.As part of our transformation and plans to develop our capacity and capability in relation to contract management an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in strategic contract management on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2027 to support a range of different activity in relation to contract management as we roll out new ways of working across the Council.Working within the Strategic Purchasing, Procurement & Contract Management Team, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role to enforce the performance management of strategic contracts and ensure services receive an efficient, effective and market leading commercial support service.The Council’s People Strategy will act to support the successful candidate to adopt the culture and behaviours of a modern, agile, healthy, engaged, skilled and innovative workforce.About the roleWorking within the Finance Business Unit the Contract Officer will join a team responsible for leading and enforcing the performance management of strategic contracts, ensuring high standards of service are delivered by our supply partners. You will work in a varied and rewarding environment with a range of stakeholders ensuring that the service and business unit achieves the key priorities set out in its corporate plan and delivers the core strategies adopted by the Council.Reporting to the Strategic Contracts Business Partner you will support the management of contracts with a focus on continuous improvement to ensure best practice contract management is embedded. You will also support the implementation of a consistent contract management approach to all Council contracts working with key stakeholders across services.The postholder will adopt a hybrid / agile approach to working arrangements allowing for home working alongside a central office location.About youYou will have experience of contract management and be an enthusiastic and dynamic professional who has excellent commercial, analytical, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. You will have a passion for best practice and demonstrable experience of managing performance to achieve core priorities and outcomes, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance.You will be well informed of and be able to support the implementation of changing local and national policy issues and build strong and productive relationships with customers and stakeholders including Executive Directors, Members, and external partners. You will be the type of person who thrives on a challenge and can use your skills to make improvements that really make a difference.Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.Job Profile:Vacancy Exposure Profile:Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.CVs will not be accepted.At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances”
Expected salary
£34314 – 44711 per year
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:22:48 GMT
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