Contracts and Projects Officer
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £40,737 pa
Location: Richmond and Wandsworth councils (Hybrid)
Objective of role
Support the delivery of key contracts, projects and services within culture and leisure across two dynamic London boroughs.
About The Role
* Monitor and manage contracts across leisure services, ensuring compliance
* Maintain accurate records and reporting systems for contract performance
* Support the planning and delivery of capital and service improvement projects within leisure
* Supporting the collection, analysis and reporting of service data
* Line management of the Contracts & Projects Apprentice
* Build and maintain effective relationships
* Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior management and elected members
* Respond to enquiries and feedback from stakeholders and service users
* Supporting the Service Manager with the procurement and purchasing of any goods and services
* Oversee the creation and maintenance of web pages and other information sources
* Develop funding bids, undertake research, and identify trends/opportunities for service initiatives
About You
* A confident communicator – both in writing and face-to-face
* A strong team player with a collaborative approach
* Someone with excellent IT skills who can research, analyse and present information
* A proactive individual who enjoys variety and can provide high-quality support to senior managers
* Someone who can build positive relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders
* Passion for culture, leisure and public services – and the role they play in community wellbeing and equity
Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience
* Project Management: knowledge of managing small projects and project management skills/techniques
* Contract Management: reasonable experience of contract managementily
* Strong communication able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
* Interpersonal skills: ability to establish and build effective relationships with partner organisations
* Technical and analytical skills: proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and capable of producing and presenting statistical reports for management
* Time Management: ability to plan and prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
Closing Date
Sunday 2nd November (midnight)
Shortlisting Date
7th November
Interview Date
w/c 17th November (face to face interview)
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
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