Contract Management Officer

Our Transport team is expanding! Are you experienced in managing contracts and passionate about delivering efficient public services? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Contract Management Officer and help shape the future of Transport Services in Lincolnshire.

About the role

The team you will be joining is responsible for engaging with Transport Operators to ensure compliant contract management. You'll provide expert procurement advice to manage key contracts, such as Home to School Transport. You will focus on complex data management, health and safety, payment systems, and ensure services are both cost-effective and fit for purpose.

Additionally, you will support the Head of Transport and key stakeholders by developing innovative financial and legal solutions to address the challenges faced by the Council. You will also lead the growth and development of Lincolnshire’s commercial transport operator market while overseeing data systems to monitor, present, and record procurement and contract management decisions.

About you

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate hands-on experience of contract management and procurement in a performance-led environment. You will be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently at all levels across various sectors. You will demonstrate experience of facilitation and working with contractors to manage effective relationships, working as part of a team or independently with an eye for detail. A self-starter with a "can do" solution-focused approach, you will demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, ideally with a sound understanding of procurement processes and law. You are a confident negotiator with relevant contract management experience to challenge on behalf of Lincolnshire and our communities.

About the team

On joining us, you will be well supported to succeed and make a real difference by delivering excellent services to the residents of Lincolnshire. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and community impact!

We operate a hybrid approach to working, which is a mix of remote and office working. You’ll also need to be mobile in your role, so a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary, we are offering:

• “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
• Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
• 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
• A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
• Free financial wellbeing advice

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies, then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Applications will close on 20/01/25 and interviews will take place WC 03/02/25

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Mike Reed, Head of Transport via email mike.reed@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team, and the wider County Council.

Best of luck with your application!