Contract Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Suffolk County Council Full time
Suffolk County Council – Phoenix House, Ipswich, IP1 5NP - Hybrid £32,076 per annum (pro rata) 30 hours per week - Flexible working options available Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

We are currently seeking a dedicated and highly organised Contract Support Officer to join our Suffolk Highways team. 

Reporting to our Performance Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing project support across our entire suite of Highway contracts, covering all areas of the service. 

Your role and responsibilities  

Your responsibilities will include supporting the Performance Management and Contract Management functions, collaborating with Service Manager(s), the Head of Contract and Commissioning, and the Assistant Director of Highways Services.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide project support for the management of contracts and provision of highways services Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective contract management and performance Support the formulation, management, and coordination of functions related to contract management Maintain strong relationships with contracted service providers and the Council's corporate finance team Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, political awareness, and project support capabilities Ensure compliance with deadlines and attention to detail in all tasks.

You will need  

ability to manage a caseload of project work sound problem solving skills proven ability to work on own initiative to plan, prioritise and manage conflicting deadlines to be a confident communicator

You can view a full list of requirements in the . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

The team  

The role is in the Contract Management Team within Suffolk Highways. The team is responsible for the management and performance of four multi-million pound highway contracts and is based at Phoenix House in Ipswich.

Highways is a high-profile service that is under the constant scrutiny of our communities and councillors and therefore the smooth administration and drive for performance from the highways contracts is essential.

Empowering Everyone  

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our . 


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