Contract Support Officer x2

Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2025

Contractual hours: 37

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Procurement & Contract Management Service for a motivated and experienced Contract Support Officer to join the Adult Social Care Contract Management Team. We are looking for an individual with knowledge of Adult Social Care Services, some contract management experience and excellent communication skills.

The role will require you to support the development and delivery of best practice for complex contractual arrangements for the Council’s portfolio of Adult Social Care Contracts, through active engagement with key stakeholders.

You will ensure that the Adult Social Care Contracts achieve their contract delivery objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

You will regularly communicate and consult with a range of key stakeholders both internal and external.

You will ensure value for money is achieved through effective contract monitoring and take responsibility for any issues that arise in line with the escalation procedure as identified in the contract(s).

You will have:

• Relevant experience of contract management practice, contract law and relevant legislation.
• Experience of sustaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, ideally in a commercial setting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and present complex information to a range of audiences both verbally and in a written format.
• Ability to adapt to challenging situations and people.
• Proven analytical capability and ability to work in a logical and organised manner.
• Ability to work on own initiative both individually and in a team context.

The role is based in City Hall with the option to work from home.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people. We offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.