Principal Contracts Officer

2 weeks ago


Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Slough Borough Council Full time

Directorate:

People (Adults):

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Pay Level: 7:

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Contract Type:

Permanent:

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Working Hours: 37 hours per week:

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Location: Slough / Hybrid

Interviews will be held week commencing 24th June 2024.

What you'll be doing:

Working in the Market Management Team, you will have responsibility for the management of a range of adult social care contracts including a specific care portfolio

You will support the Team Manager in the delivery of the Contracts Management Framework working closely with Quality Assurance Team colleagues to ensure a comprehensive integrated overview of the local care market is maintained and remedial action undertaken where appropriate
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Contract Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts, leading on a specific care contract portfolio. Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing contracts for adult social care services. Ensure that contracts are aligned with legal requirements, best practices, and the organization's strategic objectives.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, including service providers, and relevant partners. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, address any concerns, and ensure the smooth delivery of contracted services.
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Performance Monitoring: Develop performance metrics and monitoring mechanisms to assess service provider performance against contractual obligations. Conduct regular reviews, audits, and evaluations to ensure compliance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), service specifications, and contractual requirements.
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Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with contractual arrangements. Implement risk management strategies and take appropriate actions to minimize potential disruptions to service delivery.
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Financial Management: Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial monitoring and reporting for contracted services. Monitor contract budgets, expenditures, and invoicing processes to ensure financial compliance and value for money.

What you'll have:

  • Proven track record of contract management within adult social care.
  • Experience of working successfully in teams, and in partnerships.
  • Interpret and analyse performance and / or finance information.
  • Strong financial and budget management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Our Council:


Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues.

We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:


We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard.

Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.


Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

  • 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between
  • 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
  • The Local Government Pension Scheme
We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

  • Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
  • Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Tax free childcare and childcare services
  • Season loan ticket to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Interested?:

How to Apply:

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and see why we are proud to be Slough

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