Contracts Monitoring Assistant - Adults Commissioning Team - One year fixed term contract About the role Adult Social Care Commissioning in Dorset is a major undertaking, with over £100m spent each year to meet local needs. Joining us as a Contracts Monitoring assistant your work will aid us in ensuring the services are effective and efficient to look after our residents. The Commissioning team engage with a wide range of partners including the Voluntary and Community sector, housing, public health and NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. We are looking for a Contract Monitoring Assistant to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will need to have; great organisational skills, the ability to interpret and review data against set targets to evidence contract compliance, be methodical in your approach to work. You must enjoy a challenge What’s in it for you You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team. We offer flexible and hybrid working We offer access to learning and development You’ll also benefit from Dorset Council’s wider employee benefits and our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. What you'll be doing Are you attracted to a varied and exciting role? We currently have a 12 month fixed term contract role to join the Commissioning Team in Adults. We offer flexible and hybrid working and access to learning and development About you You will have experience or knowledge of business admin and contracts Organisational skills, including working with confidence with MS Office You’ll be a self-assured communicator both verbally and in writing Be able to embrace change and adopt new ways of working Enjoy a fast-paced environment Embrace a broad and varied workload You’ll also benefit from Dorset Council’s wider employee benefits and our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Further Information The role is desk based with some travel required to attend meetings and other service locations. Therefore, occasional access to a vehicle, being prepared to use public transport or the willingness to travel with DC colleagues may be necessary. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. Interviews will be held in County Hall, Dorchester Further Information This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. For an informal discussion, please contact: Mary Coward, Commissioning and Contracts Manager – 01305 221270 About Us At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video: Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents work in partnership to make a real difference value every role and the impact it has on our communities support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive You will: be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset have access to a range of benefits and support receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.