Contracts Officer

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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West Yorkshire, are looking for an experienced Contracts Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their Corporate Resources.

Position: Contracts Officer
Rate: £20 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (Aug 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose:

• To assist the Strategic Contract Manager to manage contractual relationships and of providers through mobilisation, transition, delivery and exit of contracts.

Job Duties:

• To provide support and assistance to ensure that all contracts include appropriate arrangements, measures and mechanisms to enable delivery of the benefits and value of contracts throughout the contract life.
• To carry out a range of duties that enables the post holder to assist the Strategic Contract Manager in embedding and undertaking best contract management practices and ensuring that the Council operates national best practice in the evident delivery of the required outcomes, performances and value over the whole life of contracts.
• To provide support with respect to contract management requirements in contract documentation, encompassing such as relationship management, incentive schemes, market development, mobilisation, transition, risk and issue management, change management, dispute resolution, contingency and exit planning, ensuring that opportunity is provided for continuous improvement and the on-going delivery of best value over the life of any contract.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Demonstrate experience of applying competitive procurement and contract management through utilisation of the appropriate policy, procedures and regulations to ensure value for money is obtained.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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