Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 24/08/2026 23:59
Salary:
£34,434 - £37,280 per annum
Job Category:
Project Management
Employment Location:
Community Hub Central, York Road, Hartlepool
Further Information
Fixed Term until 31 March 2028 (with potential 2 year extension)
37 hours per week
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
In return we can offer you a competitive salary as well as a range of different benefits including access to a Local Government Pension Scheme; a generous annual leave allowance; access to a range of savings across the UK’s major retailers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an Employee Assistance Programme and Hybrid working and a flexi scheme where applicable.
Hartlepool Borough Council has been appointed as the Lead Body by Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) for the Connect to Work Supported Employment Programme. As such, the Council is responsible for ensuring successful management and delivery of the programme across Tees Valley. Connect to Work will support disabled people, people with health conditions and those with complex barriers to get into or remain in work. The programme will support more than 5,000 people over the period to 2030 and is being delivered by a range of providers across Tees Valley.
As a Contract Officer working as part of the Programme Management Team the post holder will manage a caseload of sub-contracted providers across Tees Valley ensuring they are accountable for all performance, quality, compliance, financial management and contractual obligations associated with delivery of their contract with the Council.
As a Contract Officer the post holder will establish collaborative and transparent relationships with sub-contracted providers to ensure the successful delivery of Connect to Work, and other programmes as required. This will include supportive and structured approaches to manage any underperformance.
For further information please contact Marnie Ramsey, Head of Service on 01429 523826.
If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning 01429 868616 or by sending an e-mail to careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk.
Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com
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This job is closed for applications.