Senior Waste Contract Officer

London Borough of Merton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Merton is seeking a Senior Contract Officer to support the management of the Recycling and Waste Collections Contract. You will drive best value, monitor performance, and coordinate procurement activities in a fast-paced public sector environment.

The role requires strong communication skills, experience in contract management, risk management, and reporting, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work across Environmental Services teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management for public sector projects.
• Ability to manage risk and ensure value for money.
• Experience with performance monitoring and reporting.
• Understanding of procurement processes in local government.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Recycling and Waste Collections Contract.
• Ensure best value and high performance under the framework.
• Produce regular performance and procurement reports.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders in Environmental Services.

Skills

Contract management

Risk management

Performance reporting

Procurement

Effective communication

Job description

Advert Text

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Merton’s Public Realm directorate as the Senior Contract Officer.

The role will support the management of Merton’s Recycling and Waste Collections Contract with an annual value of £8.5m.

As Senior Contract Officer you will ensure best value is achieved and a high standard of performance is delivered, in accordance with the Performance Management Framework.

The successful candidate will possess effective communication skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will be experienced in contract management, risk management, reporting and procurement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Claire Walshe, Environmental Services Contract Manager by e-mail: [e-mail] or Kelly Williams at [e-mail]