Contracts Officer

Contracts Officer

Work Base: Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, NG22 9FF
Salary: £39,152 – £44,075 per annum
Type of vacancy: Fixed Term
Work pattern: Full Time
Duration: 24 months
Hours per week: 37
Working arrangements: Hybrid

We are looking for a Contracts Officer to join our Commissioning and Contracts Team. In this role, you will manage contracts with external providers of Alternative Education and Short Breaks. If you have a passion for improving services and a drive to make a positive impact, this is an opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Managing contracts effectively to ensure compliance and quality.
• Conducting regular contract reviews and quality audits.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to drive service improvements.
• Designing services and creating service specifications.
• Undertaking commissioning activities to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and managing contracts.
• A solid understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of customer care principles, budget management, commissioning, and procurement.
• A full, current driving licence.

Desired Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• A commitment to excellent customer care and service improvement.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

Benefits

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Generous annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• A supportive team culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Additional Information

The post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees; line‑manager approval is required prior to application. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Equalities Statement

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and is proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader Organisation. We encourage applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. We can arrange for interview schemes for candidates meeting the minimum criteria for a job. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts unless otherwise stated. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.