Contract Support Officer | Contract Management | Preston

As a Contract Support Officer, you will support the Contract Manager to implement procedures focused on the contract auditing process. You'll deliver effective contract management through timely record management and compliance monitoring. You will also provide administrative support and produce reports to be used in review meetings and audits. As part of the newly formed Contract Management team, you will proactively manage procurement spending. Key objectives for this team are to:

• Work in a dynamic manner to identify and support delivery of improvements and savings.
• Support development and implementation of an LCC-wide Contract Management Strategy and provide training to support other services.
• Support the implementation of technology to improve contract reporting.
• Support strategic contract management activity across LCC at key stages in the contracting lifecycle.
  
  You'll have demonstrable administrative and organisation skills with the ability to use IT systems and electronic databases.
• You'll have great interpersonal skills with experience taking a customer focussed approach.
• You have at least 3 GCSEs (Grade C and above) or equivalent, including English and Maths, or an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field.
• An understanding of contract management would be beneficial but is not required.
  
  Salary £27,269 - £31,067 per annum l Permanent l Full time, 37 hours per week l Contract Management | Preston
Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England, covering a huge geographic area and a wide range of communities both urban and rural. As a county council our remit is substantial, varied, and complex - but our purpose is simple - we exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working efficiently and innovatively to prioritise the services they need and want., By joining Lancashire County Council, you'll be able to shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring - Lancashire County Council really is the place you can have the career you've always wanted. In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:
• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.