Contracts Officer

Contracts Officer
Hours: Full time (37 hrs per week, all year round)
Duration: Temporary until June 2026 (Funded contract)
Salary: £28,956 per annum + benefits
Location: Dearne Valley College, Rotherham

About the Role

This role of Contract Officer supports the Bids and Contracts Manager in managing all contracts and sub-contracts (internal and external). A key element involves issuing and collating apprenticeship paperwork to ensure compliance with funding rules. Key duties include:

1. Checking paperwork for compliance and generating accurate contractual documents in accordance with government funding rules.
2. Liaising with employers and learners to ensure contractual paperwork is completed timely, including phone calls and site visits.
3. Providing accurate reporting on contracts and monitoring learner progress via the college\’s Management Information System.
4. Managing a portfolio of subcontractors delivering devolved and non-devolved funding, ensuring issues are addressed promptly.
5. Data management and tracking of learners and employers, requiring attention to detail, data manipulation skills, and a proactive approach.

Applicants should have experience in administrative roles, handling complex data and systems, and preferably in compliance or audit related to education funding. A Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths is required or willingness to undertake it.

Department Info

This role is crucial for ensuring effective contracting services within the RNN Group, acting as the key link between the Contracts Team and other departments such as curriculum, finance, and quality. The Contracts Officer will support the Bids and Contracts Manager in delivering excellent business support.

Benefits

• Access to local government pensions scheme
• Up to 41 days annual leave including Christmas closure
• Access to gyms, restaurants, salons
• Health & wellbeing schemes including Occupational Health
• Flexible working hours
• Parking at all sites
• Career development opportunities including funding for teacher training and apprenticeships
• Grants for new FE teachers in STEM subjects (conditions apply)
• Referral scheme worth up to £200 per successful referral

About RNN Group

RNN Group aims to be an \’outstanding\’ education provider. We value diversity and are committed to FREDIE principles. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are part of the Disability Confidence Scheme. We prioritize safeguarding and require DBS checks and other safety checks for new hires. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

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