Contracts Officer in Winchester

We have a unique opportunity for a Contracts Officer to join the Adults’ Health and Care Contracts Team, which sits within the Strategic Procurement function and supports the Adults’ Health and Care Directorate. The Contracts Team is responsible for running compliance checks on suppliers applying to work with the Council and for implementing the contract letting process once the procurement stage has concluded and contracts have been awarded. This includes issuing and managing formal legal and contractual documentation on behalf of the directorate, as well as processing changes to existing contracts, including extensions, variations, terminations, and changes of ownership.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work as part of a busy team to take joint ownership of the Adults’ Health and Care contract letting process. The role involves a range of administrative and contract management duties, including:

• Carrying out compliance checks
• Resolving contract‑related queries
• Creating and formatting contractual documentation
• Obtaining signatures on behalf of all parties, including Hampshire County Council

You will also be responsible for ensuring that all necessary approvals have been secured in accordance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements to protect the Council’s position.

Qualifications & Skills

You will be highly motivated and confident, with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role requires regular liaison with internal teams and external providers. You will need to be flexible in your approach and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, using your own initiative to approach tasks with confidence and clarity. Good IT skills are essential, and you must be confident in using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience of working with SharePoint and SharePoint Lists is desirable. Knowledge of Mail Merge would also be advantageous. The ability to adapt to new systems and processes will be important for success in this role.

Why Join Us?

In return, we offer a welcoming and professional team environment built on strong values. This post is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the top‑performing local government authorities in the country. You’ll be involved in a number of interesting projects that will enable you to make a positive impact on the way we support our community in the future. We are committed to your development and will provide the tools and support you need to succeed in your role. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including access to Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, interest‑free travel loans and discounts.

Equal Opportunities

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.