Contract Support Officer

Surrey County Council; Reigate; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a motivated Contract Support Officer to assist with contract management and procurement processes. The successful candidate will engage with various departments and manage contract data. Applicants should demonstrate collaboration skills, a willingness to learn about contract principles, and proficiency in basic analytical tasks. This role promises a rewarding career in local government with competitive benefits.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development resources

Wellbeing discounts

Responsibilities

• Assist with Freedom of Information requests related to IT and Digital services.
• Prepare requisition requests and produce contractual documentation.
• Support maintenance of contract data within software and repositories.
• Contribute to contract-related activities, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Engage with stakeholders for effective communication and collaboration.

Skills

Willingness to learn Business Processes

Collaboration Skills

Understanding of Contract Principles

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The starting salary for this role is £33,552 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Contract Support Officer to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals with some contract management experience who are looking to further develop their skills and grow within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer\'s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Team

The Application Assurance team is part of the IT & Digital service, and the team supports the Council\'s contractual software and renewal purchases for the Enterprise Application Portfolio team (EAP) to ensure value for money and compliant contracts.

About the Role

As a Contract Support Officer, your responsibilities will include assisting with Freedom of Information (FOI) requests related to IT and Digital services. You will be responsible for preparing requisition requests and producing ad hoc contractual documentation. A key part of your role will involve supporting the maintenance and updating of contract data within MySurrey (Unit4), Proactis, and our SharePoint repository, with a particular focus on contract management. You will also contribute to contract-related activities, ensuring adherence to procurement policies and guidelines. In addition, you will engage with stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Willingness to learn Business Processes: An eagerness to learn about related business processes in areas like procurement and finance. Basic understanding of how these processes interface with contract management is a plus but not essential.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with other departments to ensure seamless contract management processes. This includes strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues from different areas of the organisation, and a proactive approach to building and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Understanding of Contract Principles: Basic knowledge or willingness to learn about contract management principles and best practices - for example, understanding terms and conditions, service level agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and governance of contracts.
• Analytical Skills: Basic analytical and data skills, with an interest in using tools like Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. You should be willing to learn how to read and interpret data and use this insight to drive decision-making or improvements.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: An interest in developing strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities. Willingness to learn how to methodically investigate contract-related issues or system problems, identify root causes, and contribute to effective solutions. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to gathering and recording information are important in this role.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/12/2025 with interviews to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!