Contracts Officer, Children's Services

Wokingham Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Contracts Officer within Children's Services to manage contract processes effectively. You will oversee administrative activities, support contract frameworks, and provide specialist advice. The ideal candidate should have a good educational background, excellent written skills, and experience in contract management. This role offers a salary of £31,537 - £35,413 per annum plus benefits in a vibrant area of Berkshire.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (28 days)

Excellent local government pension scheme

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice car & cycle schemes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in delivering change particularly in relation to process improvement.
• Ability to interpret and apply contractual terms for effective service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage core administrative activities for contract management.
• Support delivery of the Contract Management Framework for Children’s Services.
• Act as Contract Lead for contracts valuing c.£20,000 or less.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Experience in process improvement

Writing effective briefings

Understanding of contracts

Education

Good standard of education (GCSE Maths and English)

Job description

Contracts Officer, Children's Services

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £31,537 - £35,413 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 23/11/2025 at 23:00
Reference: 713296

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Contract Officer to join our motivated Children’s Services Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Contracts Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the team to follow our Contract Management Framework. You will handle key tasks to ensure contracts are managed effectively and efficiently, while providing timely and helpful support to both colleagues within the council and external customers.

This role sits within the Children’s Strategy, Transformation and Commissioning Team, which plays a central role in transforming the way services (internal and external) are designed based on local needs, commissioned, delivered, and monitored in order to deliver quality services and improved outcomes.

Commissioning is all about the most effective and efficient way of using all the available resources to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families!

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• ⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• ⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
• ⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• ⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• ⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• ⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• ⭐ And much more

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake the core administrative activities for contract management including issuing contracts to Providers, overseeing provider due diligence checks, managing communication with providers when notifying of changes to contracts, managing requests and coordinating arrangements required in relation to new contracts and changes to existing contracts.
• To support the delivery of the Contract Management Framework for Children’s Services.
• Act as Contract Lead for contracts under the responsibility of the Strategy, Transformation & Commissioning team with an annual value of c.£20,000 or less, undertaking day-to-day contract management and supplier relationship management activities throughout the contract lifecycle.
• To provide specialist/professional contract advice and recommendations within specific parameters, to support informed decision making.

Candidate Requirements

• Good standard of education, including excellent literacy and numeracy skills – GCSE Maths and English.
• Experience of assisting in delivering change particularly in relation to process improvement.
• Experience of writing effective briefings and strategic documents.
• A thorough understanding of contracts, including key clauses, compliance requirements, and the ability to interpret and apply contractual terms to ensure effective service delivery and risk management.

Our area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Contact

Alternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Carey Tulloch [e-mail]

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Additional information

Further information on this vacancy

• Job Description

Equal opportunities statement

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.