The City of Edinburgh Council
Commissioning and Contracts Officer - Waverley Court
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Commissioning and Contracts Officer - Strategy, Commissioning and Service Improvement
Waverley Court
Salary: £40,501 - £47,639
Hours: 36 per week
We have an exciting opportunity for two full-time Commissioning and Contracts Officers to join the Housing and Homeless Commissioning and Contracts team.
About the Role
The successful applicants will procure and manage contracts with several suppliers and providers working to deliver the outputs and objectives of key strategic plans such as City of Edinburgh Council's Local Housing Strategy. The post holder is crucial to support the delivery of the key objectives of the service and prevent homelessness in Edinburgh.
Responsibilities
- Work with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams to find the best solution through local and national contracting agreements to deliver for our front-line services.
- Support the delivery of a workplan focused on the commissioning of third and private sector contracts which center around temporary accommodation and support services.
- Manage repairs and maintenance across the city.
- Support peers in the delivery of the service workplan in relation to capital works and repairs.
Requirements
- Candidates who can be innovative in their approach and have a desire to assist and support providers to meet the needs of council tenants and landlords whilst meeting the statutory requirements of the Council.
- Relevant qualifications, knowledge, and understanding of contract management practices.
- Good understanding of project management principles and contract administration.
- Confident in working with colleagues from procurement and finance teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and providers to deliver on their agreed KPIs.
- Committee report writing, strong presentation skills, and the ability to influence.
Desired Characteristics
- Enjoys new opportunities and is interested in working in a fast-paced environment supporting front-line services and promoting best practice.
- Demonstrates our behaviours – respect, integrity, and flexibility.
- Experience of maintaining and contributing to a high-performing culture, driving change, and supporting service delivery.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or want to find out more about the role, please contact:
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers, and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
About Us
Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland’s capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We’re the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you’ll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career.
Our Culture
Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens' needs and make the city a better place.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page: Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we’re committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities, and people who are neurodivergent.
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As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability.
Colleague Support and Wellbeing
As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives, and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics.
We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here.
We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters, and a colleague listening service.
Reasonable Adjustments
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we’ll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We’re also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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