Contracts Officer

EPNE require a highly organised and experienced individual to support the college's subcontracted provision which includes Adult Education, Skills Bootcamps and 16-18 Study Programmes.

• Strong, recent, demonstrable experience working in a Subcontracting role in Further Education securing high levels of performance and compliance.
• Detailed working knowledge of FE Funding & Subcontracting rules including DFE Subcontract standard, in a subcontracting role, ensuring high levels of compliance.
• Highly organised, able to plan own workload, work independently, to meet tight deadlines.
• Highly effective Performance Management, reporting against Key Performance Indicators
• Highly effective data analysis and planning skills to underpin robust planning and performance management.
• Detailed understanding of funding audit requirements, able to demonstrate successful experience of audit preparation.
• Detailed knowledge of the Further Education Sector including funding / regulatory bodies roles / requirements
• Confident, effective, impactful stakeholder relationship management with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Risk Management
Desirable
• Procurement
• Bid Preparation / Writing
• Quality Assurance of Education & Training Provision
• Provision / Curriculum PlanningAbout the role
  
  We are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.
We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group. As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.

Join EPNE and you'll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive and extensive benefits package.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.