Contract Support Officer

Overview

Contract Support Officer role at Brent Council. This range is provided by Brent Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Brent Council

What you’ll do

• Support the Contracts Manager by facilitating and minuting meetings, and maintaining accurate contract records
• Monitor performance indicators, programme of works and financial transactions
• Liaise with contractors, councillors, internal teams and external partners to ensure services are delivered effectively
• Keep all stakeholders informed on progress and planned works
• Contribute to identifying needs and service trends that support Brent’s Borough Plan priority for a Cleaner, Greener Future

We’re looking for someone with

• Experience providing administrative support to managers in a complex setting
• Strong organisational skills with accuracy in record-keeping and reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident dealing with councillors, partners and residents
• Ability to balance competing priorities while supporting continuous service improvement
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach with a commitment to public service

Access the full job description here.

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working, including up to 2 days a week from home (laptop provided)
• Family-friendly policies
• Travel support, from season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, Zipcar and affordable parking
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to My Brent Rewards – offering discounts on brands, travel, cinema, shopping and more

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply’ and include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification. CVs are welcome but must be accompanied by a supporting statement.

Brent Council welcomes applications from all communities and encourages applicants to complete the diversity section of the application. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and offer reasonable adjustments. If you require any adjustments, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk.

Roles in areas involving children, young people or vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks. Application data may be shared with Cifas to help prevent fraud and misconduct. For more information on how your data is used and your rights, visit www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Flexible working is supported wherever possible.