An exciting opportunity has arisen for a IT Contract Analyst to join our Contracts team at Hampshire County Council.

This role will support the management of our wide array of IT related contracts and suppliers within Hampshire County Council covering IT Services, Infrastructure, Software and Applications. Working in the Contract Management Team and wider Service Management Team, you will input into the evolvement and implementation of the policies and practices necessary for commercial and contract negotiation, establishment, service oversight and compliance of major IT contracts.

Requirements

• Liaising with the business and establish business needs
• A team player with strong collaborative skills
• Excellent communication skills for building positive relationships with a diverse range of suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong planning skills

Responsibilities

• Manage contract pipeline and associated procurement activities
• Internal stakeholder and supplier contract compliance monitoring meetings
• Ensure procurement compliance in line with the Public Contract Standing Order
• Adopt a commercial approach in all activities, maximising value for money whilst managing contractual risks that may arise
• Support the Contract Management Team in day-to-day management of live contracts alongside procurement and renewal of new and existing contracts
• Strive for best value, look for opportunities to consolidate contracts and identify economy of scale opportunities to minimise costs
• Assure that contracts form the basis of, and operate in compliance with providing services with minimum disruption to proactively managed services and measured risk acceptance necessary for defined IT and Directorate operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training
• Commitment to personal development, including access to apprenticeship scheme that offers formal qualification to support the role
• Opportunity to engage with variety of service required to aid with delivery of essential support to Hampshire residents
• Holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Flexi-time scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Interest free travel loans and discounts

Application Process

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

About Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

IT Contract Management Analyst Candidate Pack

Contact

For an Informal Discussion: Vanda Lacey, Senior Contract Manager on vanda.lacey@hants.gov.uk or Jane Marquiss, IT Service Lifecycle Lead on jane.marquiss@hants.gov.uk

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