Job Description

Contract Support Officer

Are you organised, proactive and interested in helping deliver better value from public services?

We are looking for a Contract Support Officer to join Lancashire County Council's Commercial Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a developing and ambitious team that supports contract management, supplier engagement and commercial improvement activity across the Council.

The Commercial Service works with services across Lancashire County Council to help ensure contracts deliver the outcomes, performance and value expected for residents. We also support commercial projects, supplier relationships, service improvement initiatives and the development of consistent contract management practices across the organisation.

What you'll do

Working alongside our Contract Managers and Commercial colleagues, you will provide practical support across a wide range of activities including:

• Supporting contract management activity across Council services.
• Maintaining contract records, systems and performance information.
• Producing reports, data analysis and management information.
• Assisting with contract review meetings and follow-up actions.
• Supporting the delivery of the Council's Contract Management Framework.
• Assisting with supplier engagement events, training and communications.
• Contributing to commercial projects and initiatives that help improve outcomes, efficiency and value for money across the organisation.

About you

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with information, systems and people. You'll be comfortable supporting contract managers with competing priorities, have strong organisational skills and be able to communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a business support or project support environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and producing reports.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• An interest in contract management, commercial activity or service improvement.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and supporting colleagues across the organisation.

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of commercial, contract management and improvement activities. You'll work with services across the Council, develop knowledge and play an important part in helping Lancashire County Council improve the way it manages contracts and delivers value for residents.

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