External Funding & Contracts Specialist

Education Partnership North East; Sunderland; Presencial; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

35-48 days annual leave plus publichol

Flexible working options

LGPS or Teachers' Pension

Wellbeing platform

Dental, eye care & health plans

Wellbeing support

Free parking on most campuses

Gym access on campus

Resumo da oferta

Education Partnership North East in Sunderland seeks a Contracts Officer to manage outsourced delivery, secure external funding, and coordinate across procurement, quality, finance, and risk. The role drives compliant contract delivery and maximises income from funded projects.

You will work with curriculum and support departments to ensure funded programmes are delivered effectively, with strong stakeholder engagement and proactive risk management.

Qualificações

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
• Numeracy and Literacy qualifications (At least Level 2).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent record keeping and organisational skills.
• Time management with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and solve problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Familiarity with college systems including Pro-Achieve and Pro-Solution.
• Data analysis skills for funding and quality reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure accurate, timely submission of data and returns from supply chain partners.
• Coordinate and maintain up-to-date information relating to supply chain partners.
• Analyse, monitor and report on contract KPIs (Financial & Quality).
• Ensure timely data analysis for financial and quality metrics.
• Identify, monitor and report on risk.
• Maintain strong relationships across college and externally.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Independent working

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Formação académica

Level 3 qualification

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2

Ferramentas

Word

Excel

Outlook

Pro-Achieve

Pro-Solution

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Education Partnership North East in Sunderland seeks a Contracts Officer to manage outsourced delivery, secure external funding, and coordinate across procurement, quality, finance, and risk. The role drives compliant contract delivery and maximises income from funded projects.

You will work with curriculum and support departments to ensure funded programmes are delivered effectively, with strong stakeholder engagement and proactive risk management.