About Us and The Role

The Procurement Team are offering an exciting opportunity as a Contract Governance Officer with responsibility for supporting the People Directorate. 

As a Contract Governance Officer, you will work closely with commissioners and managers across the People Directorate service areas of Children and Families, Adult Social Care, Public Health and Strategy & Commissioning. You will also work closely with other members of the Procurement Team and with the Contract Management and Quality Assurance Team.

The key elements of the role are:

• Leading on the monitoring and reporting to senior management within the Directorate of the level of compliance of all their contractual arrangements against the council’s Contract Standing Orders (CSOs) and taking required action to remedy any issues (including management of exemptions). 
• Leading on the monitoring and reporting of the current status of existing contracts regarding expected end dates and plans for successive contracts.
• Providing information to support planning future commissioning, procurement and contract management activity.
• Responding to queries regarding contractual arrangements, including queries on specifications.
• Advising on and managing contractual arrangements – such as putting in place spot contracts for care placements, dealing with novation agreements and contract variations.
• Acting as the central point of contact in the Directorate for consultation on general matters relating to contracting and promoting accurate and consistent governance arrangements.

This role would suit someone who is capable of working as part of a team but who can work individually, managing their own workload in order to meet the required deadlines. You will need strong interpersonal skills in order to develop relationships with the various teams and then manage their expectations. You will need to be capable of contributing persuasively to discussions and have good communication skills. 

We are welcoming applications from candidates with experience in either the public or the private sector bringing in innovative ideas and practice. Public sector knowledge and experience is not a necessary requirement.
 

Why work in Warwickshire?

Warwickshire with its vibrant mix of towns and rural areas, heritage and culture and great connectivity remains one of the fastest growing commercial regions in the UK. The County Council’s vision is squarely aimed at making Warwickshire the best it can be, sustainable now and for future generations

Why work for us?

Working at the Council means your work impacts throughout Warwickshire. You will be able to apply your knowledge and expertise in a way that matters to communities and helps Warwickshire to succeed and thrive. We are a Council that has a history of success and we take pride in delivering our services effectively, efficiently and to the best of our ability. We challenge ourselves to innovate and keep pace with the changing world around us. It is an exciting time to be a part of Warwickshire County Council. We will provide you with the support to learn, develop, and encourage you to be the best you can be.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification please click the link here. 

Additional Information

For further information about this role please contact John Hopper on 01926 412341 or email johnhopper@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date: Monday, 15th March 2021

Interview dates:  w/c 29th March 2021

To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
 
Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not be submitted unless asked to do so.

 
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
 
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.

As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application demonstrates that they meet the criteria for the post. This means the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk  and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, people with a disability and people from the LGBT+ Community.