Principal Contract Management Officer

We are recruiting a Principal Contract Management Officerat Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Office based / Home working / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Procurement and Information Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Reporting to the Contract Management Support Services Manager and Contract Manager, this role will develop contract management maturity within Waste Management and across the Council.

It will push value for money and compliance through agreed strategies and processes, working collaboratively with the Transformation programme, Digital & Procurement Services, and Waste Management teams.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A relevant Level 4 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, Contract Management, Level 4 ILM.
• Willingness to complete a Contract Management Capability Programme within a timescale to be agreed with line manager if not already completed.
• Strength of character and presence of mind to liaise effectively and authoritatively with representatives of organisations.
• Experience of Contract Management and gaining insight from a range of stakeholders.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gareth Day on 01495 235530 or email dayga@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.