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Contracts Officer
4 months ago
CONTRACT TYPE
**Fixed Term Contract**
CLOSING DATE
**05-May-2023**
SALARY
**£34723 To £40478**
Your New Organisation
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
About the role
Southend Council are looking to appoint a full time Children's Contract Officer in a fixed term capacity until 30th June 2025.
Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available, however a flexible approach is needed as you will be required to be on site and to travel around the city.
You will be negotiating prices with providers as well as challenge notices to terminate a placement which could place children at risk of being without care and support. There is need for effective and consistent reporting of activity and spend by the provider to ensure that the contract is achieving best value for money.
You will need to ensure contracts are effectively managed, ensure appropriate monitoring takes place in order to deliver the correct outcomes of deliverables, and social values. You are required to deliver commercial negotiation to maximise the use of public funds. Also, making sure that transactional processing takes place and that suppliers are paid in line with the prompt payment code.
You will assess and reconcile demand and supply data to inform market and supplier development, as well as develop contract monitoring plans with providers and support them to implement those plans. You will use the results of contract monitoring and reporting to generate and share market intelligence.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must have previous experience of contract management with especially within the Children's Social Care sector.
You are required to have a knowledge of the current national social care policy and an understanding of current NHS national, regional and local priorities.
Effective organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines and manage priorities as essential.
What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 24 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.
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