Principal Contract Management Officer

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Hengoed; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wales is seeking a Principal Contract Management Officer to develop contract management maturity within Waste Management. The role involves ensuring compliance and value for money through effective collaboration with multiple teams. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 4 qualification in Contract Management and experience in stakeholder engagement. This position offers an attractive salary between £42,839 - £46,142, along with excellent benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 4 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales is required.
• Willingness to complete a Contract Management Capability Programme.
• Experience in Contract Management and liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop contract management maturity within Waste Management and the Council.
• Ensure value for money and compliance through agreed strategies.
• Collaborate with various teams to improve contract management.

Skills

Contract Management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 4 qualification in Contract Management

Job description

Principal Contract Management Officer

We are recruiting a Principal Contract Management Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Office based / Home working / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Procurement and Information Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Reporting to the Contract Management Support Services Manager and Contract Manager, this role will develop contract management maturity within Waste Management and across the Council.

It will push value for money and compliance through agreed strategies and processes, working collaboratively with the Transformation programme, Digital & Procurement Services, and Waste Management teams.

Qualifications

• 1. A relevant Level 4 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, Contract Management, Level 4 ILM.
• 2. Willingness to complete a Contract Management Capability Programme within a timescale to be agreed with line manager if not already completed.
• 3. Strength of character and presence of mind to liaise effectively and authoritatively with representatives of organisations.
• 4. Experience of Contract Management and gaining insight from a range of stakeholders.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gareth Day on 01495 235530 or email [e-mail].