Contract and Procurement Officer
Duration: Initially 3 months with an option to extend further
Hours: 37 hours a week
Rate: £17 umbrella an hour (£14 PAYE an hour)
Location: Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council are looking for a Contract and Procurement Officer to join their Children’s Commissioning Team. This position is for an experienced Administrator
Responsibilities:
*Focus on overseeing the contract processes for Children’s Services, especially in Social Care
*Provide advice, guidance and analysis to enable the procurement and/or management of contracts
*Provide internal guidance and advise to others and provide director to contractors
*Co-ordinate and monitor contractual/procurement arrangements for a mixed portfolio of contracts
*Establish, maintain and analyse records of contractual arrangements
Requirements
*Experience with contracts and compliance or relevant skills
*Strong problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills are essential
*Experience with a similar role