Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
01/02/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 14/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7 £25,878 to £29,439
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham (hybrid working options available)
Further Information
An opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Officer to join the Integrated Passenger Transport Team.
The Integrated Passenger Transport Team is responsible for Regeneration, Economy and Growth’s engagement in public transport and travel planning transport and is the corporate specialist provider of integrated passenger transport services for Children and Young People’s Services, Adult and Health Services and other partners.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The post holder is required to plan, request and approve appropriate transport in response to referrals. To manage these contracts safely and efficiently within the Conditions of Contract and within the various budgets spends. To operate as a “buyer” and provide purchasing resources to the County Council. Support the establishment, development and ongoing performance of a pro-active modern procurement function. To demonstrate value for money and effective use of resources to ensure procurement spend is managed strategically to achieve community benefits and the continuous improvement in service delivery.
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
Applicants should have a NVQ Level 4 or equivalent OR have significant experience of working within a relevant role. Significant relevant administrative experience and the ability to interpret and analyse information is essential.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday 1 March 2023.
IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?
For further information regarding the post, please contact Karen Staines, IPT Contract Management Team Leader on 03000 268530 or via email at karen.staines@durham.gov.uk
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
With so many benefits and rewards and the opportunity to work alongside some fantastic people, we know Durham County Council is a great place to work so why not join us. If you’d like to know more about our rewards and benefits package, please follow the link below:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services on 03000 264469/263798/264764/264778 or email PESREG@durham.gov.uk
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.