Contract Assurance Officer

2 weeks ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary £32,020 - £36,298 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall |

The Contracts Team within the Quality, Contracts and Safeguarding Adults Service have the responsibility of managing contracts with commissioned service providers for Social Care and Public Health services that support the citizens of Lancashire.

We are currently looking for a full time Contract Assurance Officer to join the Non-Residential Contracts team to manage a portfolio of contracts.

The post is ordinarily based in County Hall, Preston. The post holder will work to Lancashire County Council agile working practices this includes working from home and from the office in County Hall, Preston. You must be able to use your own initiative and be flexible with where you work. There will be a requirement for post holder to travel across the area/county as required.

The team has the responsibility for receiving and analysing intelligence regarding service providers commissioned by Lancashire County Council. The team also conducts on site monitoring exercises and contract reviews, to enable them to make informed decisions on contract performance and the quality of care and service that is being delivered, addressing poor performance where necessary.

You will be responsible for the management of Contract Monitoring Officer/s, ensuring that work is delegated appropriately, as well as taking the lead on any escalated concerns and quality improvement work as required.

The Non-Residential Contracts Team have responsibility for managing the contracts between the Authority and Social Care Providers, which include, Domiciliary Care, Reablement, Crisis, Extra Care, Day Care, Carers and Advocacy.

For further information and informal discussion please contact Tahera Chaudhrey (Contracts Manager - Non Residential) on 01772 535873. Applicants are encouraged to provide a supporting statement showing how they meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification.

Applications for the posts are to be received by 13/02/2023

**Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.**

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

Job Description & Person Specification



  • West Lancashire, Lancashire, United Kingdom Swift Temps Ltd Full time

    Quality Assurance Manager Swift Temps are seeking a dynamic Quality Assurance Manager to spearhead quality excellence at our blossoming site in Tarleton, PR4 6LJ. Nestled in the picturesque rural moss lands of Tarleton, our client is more than just a workplace; it's a third-generation family business with a commitment to quality and innovation. ...


  • Lancashire, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 288324**Salary**: - £41,000**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - MOD - Strategic Command**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate Support - Risk Management - Security**Working pattern**: - Full-time, Part-time, Compressed Hours**Number of jobs...

  • Factory Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Lancashire, United Kingdom Scantec Full time

    **Factory Administrator / Quality Assurance Administrator Permanent - Monday - Friday Days** **FMCG Food Manufacturing** **Circa £25,000 (DOE)** **Leyland, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Chorley, Lancashire, North West** An exciting new startup Food Manufacturing company, with its production site based in a new purpose built factory near Leyland is seeking to...


  • Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Company: Full time

    Find jobs in the automotive retail industry About this position:We currently have a great opportunity for a Model Assurance Framework Engineer on a contract basis with a global engineering solutions company who have a proven track record serving the product lifecycle needs of high technology companies.Job Responsibilities:* Develop and implement a...


  • Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC Full time

    Working within the Independent Nuclear Assurance Team to create and deliver the assurance plan for the Springfields Site; Undertake planned assessment, surveillance and concurrence activities across a wide range of topic areas such as Operations, Programmes, Projects, submissions, internal processes, contracts, governance processes. Undertake assessment...

  • Accounts Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Agility Resoucing Full time

    Due to the sucessful negotiation of a new contract we are pleased to be representing a leading company based in Lancaster for a number of positions for their Head Office Function in Lancaster. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, we require an AAT studier (Intermediate / Technician) with strong knowledge of SAGE / Excel to provide support to the...

  • Scheduling Governance

    4 weeks ago


    Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

    Job Title: Scheduling Governance & Assurance Manager Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Accountable for assuring operational excellence relating to all aspects of the...

  • Senior Engineer

    6 days ago


    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time

    Senior Engineer - Product Assurance (Mechanical) Job Title: Senior Engineer - Product Assurance (Mechanical) Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Advising the Engineering System...

  • Associate Contract

    2 weeks ago


    Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Outsource UK Limited Full time

    HSE Associate – NEBOSH I'm recruiting for a HSE Associate in Blackburn and Preston on a 12-month contract basis to work for a Defence client. Hourly rate: £75 PAYE or £25.Full time onsite To provide competent and professional SHE guidance and support to the business across manufacturing, development and engineering operations You will be...

  • Associate Contract

    2 weeks ago


    Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Outsource UK Limited Full time

    HSE Associate – NEBOSH I'm recruiting for a HSE Associate in Blackburn and Preston on a 12-month contract basis to work for a Defence client. Hourly rate: £75 PAYE or £25.Full time onsite To provide competent and professional SHE guidance and support to the business across manufacturing, development and engineering operations You will be...

  • Export Officer

    1 week ago


    Lancashire, United Kingdom CareerBliss Full time

    Export Officer Working for the UK's biggest Defence company you'll play a vital role in managing export processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and maintaining high standards of governance Job Type: Contract Location: Samlesbury Hourly Rate: £20.32 PAYE or £26.42 UMB per hour Duration: 12 Months Skills Experience in supply chain or...


  • Lancashire, United Kingdom Park Avenue Recruitment Full time

    Park Avenue are working with a Local Authority based in Lancashire, who require an Interim Senior Estates Surveyor to join their team.Initially, this is a 3-month contract, however I have been assured that the role is likely to be a 12 month minimum contract. Day-to-day work includes:Estate ManagementAssisting with the Asset Disposal PlanAssisting with...


  • Lancashire, United Kingdom Park Avenue Recruitment Full time

    Park Avenue are working with a Local Authority based in Lancashire, who require an Interim Senior Estates Surveyor to join their team. Initially, this is a 3-month contract, however I have been assured that the role is likely to be a 12 month minimum contract. Day-to-day work includes: Estate Management Assisting with the Asset Disposal Plan Assisting...


  • Lancashire, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time

    My client is in search of a Senior Procurement Officer to bolster their team and facilitate substantial business expansion. The Senior Procurement Officer will manage mature series production supplier subcontracts and you will undertake activities such as ensuring supplier delivery in line with contract obligations to support both Domestic and Export...


  • Lancashire, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time

    My client is in search of a Senior Procurement Officer to bolster their team and facilitate substantial business expansion. The Senior Procurement Officer will manage mature series production supplier subcontracts and you will undertake activities such as ensuring supplier delivery in line with contract obligations to support both Domestic and Export...

  • Income Officer

    7 days ago


    Lancashire, United Kingdom Eden Brown Full time

    Eden Brown are seeking a highly efficient Income Officer on a short term contract until the end of April with a possibility of an extension This role will be based in Preston which includes hybrid working with 1-2 days in the office required (dependant on diary management) Your role as Income Officer will involve: - Provide customers and their advocates...


  • Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

    Salary £24,054-£27,852 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Cuerden Mill / Lancashire | Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service is looking to recruit a Metrology Technical Support Officer with a focus on physically testing items using specialised equipment in a laboratory setting at our Cuerden Mill depot in Lancashire. The...


  • Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

    Salary £27,852 - £32,020 Per annum | Full time | Fixed term to 2/1/2024 | 37 hours per week | Preston | **Secondment opportunity for a grade 7 Business Intelligence Officer position in the Performance Team of the Business Intelligence (BI) Service.** **_Applicants from lower or the equivalent grades considered. _** This secondment opportunity for 6...


  • Lancashire, United Kingdom Park Avenue Recruitment Full time

    Park Avenue are working with a Local Authority based in Lancashire, who require an Interim Senior Estates Surveyor to join their team.Initially, this is a 3-month contract, however I have been assured that the role is likely to be a 12 month minimum contract. Day-to-day work includes:Estate ManagementAssisting with the Asset Disposal PlanAssisting with...


  • Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Westmorland and Furness Council Full time

    Childrens Services Quality, Resources & Transformation team is seeking to appoint an exciting and challenging role of Partnership andImprovementOfficer. The successful candidate will be joining a team responsible for a diverse range of improvement activity, where a shared passion exists to support improved outcomes for children and young people. Support...