Title: Contract Officer Grade/Salary: Band G - £42,839 - £48,226 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Location: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Sandwell Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Contract Officer to support the effective delivery of Family Hubs (Children’s Centres) and associated nursery provision. This role is key to ensuring strong contract management, high‑quality service delivery and positive outcomes for children and families across the borough. You will work closely with senior leaders, providers and partners to manage contracts, oversee performance and support the continued development of the early years and family hub market. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping services that make a real difference to local communities. In this role you will: Act as the lead contract and client relationship manager for the delivery of Family Hubs (Children’s Centres), under the direction of the Strategic Lead Oversee outsourced nursery provision, including resolving property, lease and contractual matters Lead on the procurement of service concession contracts for nursery provision, as required Support market development and engagement activity, working with providers to build strong market intelligence Monitor contract performance against key milestones and KPIs, ensuring services are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard Lead on quarterly contract reviews and escalate risks or issues appropriately Attributes that you would bring to the role: Degree level qualification or a recognised relevant qualification in procurement Evidence of continuous professional development Strong experience of managing complex projects across multiple organisations A good understanding of legislation and policy relating to early years and Family Hubs, and the ability to apply this in practice Training and experience in procurement, contract development and implementation Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sheona Grey on Sheona_Grey@sandwell.gov.uk Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk. If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact sheona_grey @sandwell.gov.uk