Technical Contracts Officer
Employer: South Holland District Council
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term / Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 37
Length of Contract: Fixed Term for 18 months
Salary Range: £32,597 – £36,363 per annum
Location: Spalding
Application Deadline: 20 February 2026
Help our client deliver safe, high quality homes across South Holland.
Our client, South Holland District Council, is seeking a Technical Contracts Officer to support procurement, compliance, and contract management within their Property Services team.
The Council is looking for someone to join and be the key link between internal technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders to help deliver housing related investment programmes and ensure homes are safe, energy efficient, and compliant with legislation.
The contracts they work with are JCT (Joint Contract Tribunal) measured term contracts.
Why Join Our Client?
1. The chance to shape housing services, including leading the delivery of the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery scheme.
2. A supportive, forward thinking team.
3. Training and development opportunities.
4. Flexible working and a strong work-life balance.
What Do They Need From You?
5. Relevant technical experience in a similar role in a building related field.
6. Knowledge of building construction, energy regulations, and health and safety law.
Benefits
They offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
7. Local Government Pension Scheme – 23.8% employer contribution.
8. Generous annual leave scheme and option to buy more.
9. Employee Assistance Programme.
10. Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
11. Cycle to work scheme*.
12. Flu Jabs.
13. Free Eye Test voucher.
14. Flexible Working Policy.
15. Agile Working Policy*.
16. Car mileage reimbursement*.
17. Excellent career progression and training opportunities.
18. Long Service Recognition*.
*Certain restrictions may apply.
About Our Client
Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership – the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes. Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role they do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.