Assistant Contract Officer

Doe Park Water Activities Centre; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking an Assistant Contracts Officer to join the Strategic Contracts and Governance Team in Bradford. This role involves advising officers and managers on contract management, maintaining records with multiple IT packages in line with legal requirements, and ensuring procurement activities comply with rules and standing orders.

The position is embedded in a vibrant, diverse city and offers an opportunity to contribute to council contracts and governance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting officers and managers by advising and offering guidance in all aspects of contract management
• Accessing numerous IT packages to keep up to date records in accordance with legal requirements
• Enforce financial threshold rules and ensure sourcing activities comply strictly with procurement regulations and standing orders

Job description

Job Introduction

The Strategic Contracts and Governance Team focuses on managing corporate contracts, analysing data, ensuring compliance, and procuring mainly within the Professional Category for the entire Council. We are looking for an assistant contract officer to join our dedicated team in the Strategic Contracts and Governance Team at the Council. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

The Main Responsibilities Of This Role

• Supporting officers and managers by advising and offering guidance in all aspects of contract management
• Accessing numerous IT packages to keep up to date records in accordance with legal requirements
• Enforce financial threshold rules and ensure sourcing activities comply strictly with procurement regulations and standing orders

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Attached documents

• Assistant Contracts Officer 1.doc