Contract Management Officer

Kirklees Council; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Management Officer to manage high-value contracts within the school estate. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance, monitoring delivery, and supporting strategic planning for contract expiry. Candidates should have strong contract management knowledge and experience in public sector environments. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a meaningful impact on public service.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of contract and facilities management.
• Experience working within education or public sector environments.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Council’s representative for schools in PPP contract matters.
• Ensure effective delivery and monitoring of contracts.
• Support strategic approach to the expiry of PPP contracts.

Skills

Contract management knowledge

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation: Kirklees
Directorate: Place
Service Area: Development
Hours: 37
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Across Kirklees
Position type: Permanent
Grade: 10-11
Salary: £38,220 - £44,075

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in public service by managing high-value contracts that shape the future of our school estate? We’re seeking two proactive and detail-oriented Contract Management Officers to join our Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) Contracts Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with schools, project companies, and facilities management providers to ensure our PPP contracts deliver value, compliance, and excellence—both now and as they approach expiry.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the Council’s representative and advocate for schools in all PPP contract matters.
• Ensure effective delivery, monitoring, and administration of contracts across the school estate.
• Support the Council’s strategic approach to the expiry of PPP contracts, including planning and transition activities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and navigate competing priorities with professionalism and tact.
• Identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies in contract delivery and procurement.
• Monitor budgets, manage payments, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Administer and record contract variations in line with detailed specifications.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge of contract and facilities management.
• Experience working within education or public sector environments.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to compliance and value for money.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues with diplomacy and sound judgment.

Join us and help shape the future of our schools through smart, strategic contract management—now and into the next chapter.

Scott Deacon is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

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Closing date: 17 November 2025, 11:55 PM

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