Contracts Officer

2 weeks ago

Durham DH, United Kingdom Durham County Council Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

We are looking for an individual who has excellent customer service skills to join the team for a period of 12 months.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will be responsible for planning, requesting, and approving appropriate transport services in response to referrals from Children and Young Peoples Services (CYPS), Adult and Health Services (AHS), and Neighbourhoods and Environment (NE). The role involves managing contracts safely and efficiently within the Conditions of Contract and allocated budgets, acting as a buyer for the County Council, and supporting the development of a modern, proactive procurement function. You will ensure value for money and make effective use of resources, with procurement directed towards delivering community benefits and the continuous improvement in service delivery.

We encourage you to contact Karen Staines, IPT Contracts and Monitoring Manager via email at to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:-

  • NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a related subject such as IT, Business Administration or Public Transport or significant experience of working within a relevant role.
  • Experience of dealing with members of the public

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3 December

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website )

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website )

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