Contracts Officer - PFI
Description
Do you have a passion for excellent customer service and an interest in contract management within a school setting?
The Contract Officer role sits within the Business Services department, which helps ensure the Council can provide its whole range of services effectively. This role is part of the Estates Team which delivers vital services to schools and corporate sites. You will be working in a close-knit team where contract management delivery is at the heart of what we do.
You will be responsible for assisting the Contract Manager in the operational management of the Council's Peacehaven PFI Contract to expiry in July 2026. The role involves building sound professional relationships with schools, stakeholders and contractors.
We are looking for candidates who...
- Have proven experience in contract management
- Thrive in a fast paced varied environment where no two days are the same
- Possess organisational skills
- Enjoy providing and monitoring project management documentation
- Enjoy problem solving and managing queries through to completion
- Are proficient in the use of IT systems such as Outlook, Word and Excel
- A willingness to travel, the role covers schools across East Sussex
Some local travel will be required for this role, in addition to occasionally working evenings to accommodate the needs of schools.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter. Be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews will be held over Teams, week commencing 19 May 2025. If you are unavailable on these dates, or would prefer an in-person interview, let us know.
The role involves visiting schools across East Sussex with office days based in Lewes. There are elements of hybrid working, and some flexibility to manage your own calendar.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Pauline Young - Pauline.young@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
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- Job Description & Person Specification [docx]
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
About East Sussex County Council
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