Central Bedfordshire Council
Contract Support Officer
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Team: Childrens Strategic Commissioning
Job Family: Enabling - CBG9
Salary: £34,811 - £37,562 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location and other sites as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract Type: Hybrid - Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity until 4th August 2027
Closing Date: 10th August 2026
Interview Date: W/C 17th August 2026
About the role:
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a dedicated Contract and Compliance Support Officer to deliver the role for a period of up to 12 months on a secondment or fixed term basis.
The post has a key role in the delivery of the children's contracts and compliance function. The postholder will be required to assist in the process of monitoring contract delivery across a range of providers and services within Children's Services. The role will also include supporting and delivering data analysis and performance review to support commissioning processes, maintaining market relationships, arranging provider forum, and providing support to the wider Strategic Commissioning services when required.
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What are we looking for?
We are looking for a candidate who has existing knowledge of children's services and has worked in a relevant role in this area. The candidate should have an understanding of contract management as a function and experience of problem-solving. The ideal candidate will be organized and proactive and will be able to manage deadlines and competing priorities with good attention to detail. Experience of involvement in governance processes is also desirable.
You will be able to work collaboratively across the system and develop positive relationships with stakeholders to achieve good outcomes in this role.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff. To view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours, and working pattern as part of the application process.
Application Process
You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
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For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Kate Ayres, Kate.Ayres@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Fair Application Policy
To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.
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