Contracts Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have a brilliant opportunity available for an experienced Contracts Officer to join our proactive team in Adult Services at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

In your role as the Contracts Officer, you will assist the Senior Contract Manager in implementing the principles outlined in our Contract Management Framework.

You will carry out the essential responsibilities necessary to uphold efficient and successful contract management procedures, offering prompt and effective assistance to both internal and external clients.

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ And much more

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake the core administrative activities for contract management including overseeing provider due diligence checks, managing communication with providers when notifying of changes to contracts, managing requests and coordinating arrangements required in relation to new contracts and changes to existing contracts.
• To support the Senior Contract Manager- Adults in the delivery of the Contract Management Framework for Adult Social Care.
• Track expiring contracts and coordinate the actions required, liaising with the assigned contract lead, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Commissioners.
• Act as Contract Lead for contracts under the responsibility of Strategy, Commissioning and Performance with an annual value of c.£20,000 or less, undertaking day-to-day contract management and supplier relationship management activities throughout the contract lifecycle.
• To manage customer issues effectively, providing excellent customer care and delivering improved outcomes for customers, including internal colleagues and external which will mainly be commissioned providers.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post.

Candidate Requirements

• Contract management experience is essential
• standard of education, including excellent literacy and numeracy skills – GCSE Maths and English.
• Must be able to communicate through emails, letters and phone calls with high level professionalism and literacy as well as outstanding level of functional mathematics
• Ability to extract and assess important information.
• Experience in stipulating contractual clauses and generating reports and information documents. This requires great attention to details
• Experience in Contract management and delivery
• Good level of knowledge around relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014, Procurement Act 2023.
• Maintaining a positive attitude, high level of professionalism and good work ethics.
• Must have an outstanding level of communication and taking initiative towards connecting with providers for better networking, relationship and contract delivery.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Ash Mazarei, Senior Contract Manager via email Ash.Mazarei@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing: Sunday 14th September 2025, 11pm

Interviews: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.