Contracts & Compliance Officer

Central Bedfordshire Council; Shefford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to make a meaningful和

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an experienced professional for the Adult Social Care Contracts & Compliance Team to shape and support the local care market.

The role focuses on developing and implementing contracting and quality assurance approaches, collaborating with care providers, health partners and regulators to drive improvements, ensure contractual and regulatory compliance, and strengthen service quality across the market.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management, compliance, commissioning, quality assurance or provider improvement in Adult Social Care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with care providers, health partners and regulators.
• Commitment to improving Adult Social Care services and outcomes.
• Flexible working considerations and location/hours discussion during application.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of contracting and quality assurance approaches.
• Collaborate with care providers, operational colleagues, health partners and regulators.
• Ensure contractual and regulatory compliance across the market.
• Identify opportunities to enhance quality and customer experience.

Skills

Contract management

Compliance

Quality assurance

Commissioning

Provider improvement

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Working from home and any CBC offices, including Priory House, Shefford. You will be expected to attend a CBC office location on a monthly basis, and as needed to carry out your role

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9th November 2026

Interview Date: 16th November 2026

Working for Central Bedfordshire Council means being part of a team that is committed to supporting residents, strengthening communities and developing our workforce.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on Adult Social Care
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to learning and development, including coaching and mentoring training
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• A chance to share your expertise and leave a professional legacy

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Social Care Contracts & Compliance Team for an experienced and motivated professional to play a key role in shaping and supporting the local care market.

Working at the heart of Adult Social Care, this dynamic role will support the development and implementation of innovative contracting and quality assurance approaches that drive positive outcomes. You will work collaboratively with care providers, operational colleagues, health partners and regulatory bodies to promote continuous improvement, strengthen service quality and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance across the market.

The role is integral to supporting care providers to meet their contractual obligations and regulatory responsibilities, while also identifying opportunities to enhance quality, improve customer experiences and support market sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving Adult Social Care services and who thrives when working collaboratively to achieve meaningful and lasting improvements for people who use services.

If you have substantial experience in contract management, compliance, commissioning, quality assurance or provider improvement within Adult Social Care or a related sector, we would love to hear from you.

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.

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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.

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Safeguarding(For DBS posts only):

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment.This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.

To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants,it isCentral Bedfordshire Council'spolicy to only consider applications madevia our online applicationsystem and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.

Your application to us is a reflection of who you are professionally and should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your skills, experiences and if applicable qualifications. Before you submit your application, we will ask you to confirm if you have used AI.

All new starters will join us on a four‑month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well‑supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.