* Do you have contract management experience or something similar in the public or private sector and want a new challenge?
* Are you self-motivated, a good communicator and well-organised?
* Would you like to work with an organisation that focuses on employee wellbeing and personal development with flexible working arrangements?
Well look no further – this is the opportunity for you!
We are delighted to be recruiting a Contract Management Officer to join our supportive and friendly team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
This is a busy and rewarding role that involves managing sexual health related contracts to ensure service outcomes and value for money are achieved.
You will be responsible for monitoring contract performance, contract risk and contract expenditure to ensure providers deliver excellent services and meet the outcomes agreed to in the contract.
You will also be required to develop and maintain partnerships between providers and across the collaborative commissioning group to ensure contract performance is met.
To be considered for interview, you will have:
* Substantial and demonstrable experience of contract management.
* Experience of quality management systems and quality assurance practices.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
* A competitive salary.
* 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
* Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ruby Poppleton, Assistant Procurement Manager (Contract Management) on 01642 526697 or via email ruby.poppleton@stockton.gov.uk.
Guidance for applicants
You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
We are intending to interview on 31/07/2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.
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