Description
Salary £27,269 - £31,067 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston | Non-Residential Contract Management Team
We are delighted to be able to offer the role of Contract Monitoring Officer who have the responsibility of monitoring contracts with commissioned service providers that support the citizens of Lancashire.
What would your day-to-day look like?
As a Contract Monitoring Officer, your work assists the Contract Assurances Officer with the management of a portfolio of contracts. Within the Non-Residential Contract Management Team this includes Domiciliary Care, Short-Term Care at Home, Short-Term Help and Support Services, Extra Care, Day Care, Carers and Advocacy.
You receive and proactively analyse intelligence regarding care providers commissioned by Lancashire County Council and conduct on-site monitoring exercises and contract reviews, building valuable working relationships in the process. Your work enables the team to make informed decisions on contract performance and the quality of care and service that is being delivered, addressing poor performance where necessary and escalating provider performance and contractual issues to the Contract Assurance Officer.
What we are looking for…
Passion - We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who has experience of working within a team and who may also have experience of Social Care Commissioning and Finance systems. You must be capable of gaining an understanding of contract compliance and contract monitoring processes.
Challenge - You will have a positive attitude with well-developed interpersonal skills, which will be used to build and maintain relationships and influence both internal and external stakeholders. Whilst also ensuring a high standard of performance using analytical, dispute resolution and mediation skills.
Knowledge and Experience - You will have experience of using Microsoft ICT systems. You will also have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
What are some of the benefits of working with us?
This post is agile working, based in County Hall, Preston, with working from home. It is expected for team members to travel across the area/county to work with providers as required. Great holiday entitlement (26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 32, after five years' continuous service). Family friendly employer: Help to balance family commitments and adoption and parental leave. Staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup. Training and development opportunities.
For more information on benefits and working at Lancashire County Council, please visit Work for us - Lancashire County Council.
For Further Information And Informal Discussion Please Contact
Natalia Barszczowska (Non-Residential Contract Assurance Officer) on 01772 536748
While it is acceptable to submit CVs, applicants are encouraged to provide a supporting statement showing how they meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Provisional Dates
Closing date for applications: 25th August 2025
Shortlisting: week commencing 25th August 2025
Interviews: week commencing 1st September 2025
Post to commence: Monday 29th September 2025
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description
Person Specification #J-18808-Ljbffr