Description Contracts Officer | 7885 | Fixed Term Contract/secondment opportunity until 31 May 2027 | 37 hours per week | £33,366 to £35,235 per annum (Scale H) | County Hall, Norwich The Environment Service is looking for a motivated and experienced Contract Officer to play a crucial role in the Programme and Contracts Team, providing financial monitoring, reporting and procurement support for a range of teams within the service. This exciting and broad ranging role will assist in the delivery of a wide range of projects that deliver nature to residents and visitors and protect Norfolk’s environment. You will provide financial monitoring and reporting, support procurement activity, assist senior managers with new funding opportunities, prepare funding claims, and support the annual budget setting cycle. We are looking for someone who is highly organised with a keen eye for detail, experienced in financial monitoring and reporting, has strong problem-solving skills, and can manage a demanding workload and switch focus as needed. You will work on high-profile projects with diverse stakeholders, collaborate with local communities and volunteers, enjoy a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options, and be part of a team that is inspired and motivated to deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. For more information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Helen Lambert, Programme and Contracts Manager, Helen.Lambert@norfolk.gov.uk or Melanie Thompson, Contracts Team Leader, Melanie.Thompson@norfolk.gov.uk. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. Redeployment closing date: 29 April 2025 All other applicants closing date: 13 May 2025