Contracts Assistant

Contracts Assistant
Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: GBP26,421 - GBP28,770 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 28/04/2024 at 23:00
Reference: 710645
Contracts Assistant
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Contracts Assistant to join our friendly team, working within the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Service on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Contracts Assistant, you will provide contracting and administrative support to maintain effective contract management processes, including acting as the main point of contact for the service, providing a responsive and efficient support function to internal and external customers.
You will be working with the Senior Contract Manager and Contract Officers to support Adult and Children's Services. Our aim is to deliver better outcomes for people, improved value for money, and a sustainable high quality services for the people of the borough of Wokingham, in line with our strategic priorities set out in our key strategies.
Hybrid Working - This is a hybrid role that allows you to work from home and attend the office as needed.
We can offer a fantastic range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement, a local government pension scheme, discounts and much more!
Key Responsibilities:
Serving as the main point of contact for the Strategy and Commissioning Service, on the phone, in person and via email, including managing the team mailbox. Manage responses to routine enquiries and requests for information. Work closely with the Contracts Officers to support with contract administration duties, including pre-contract checks, maintaining records, and filing systems. Write and distribute email, correspondence, and forms to external customers. Maintain contact lists for providers and other internal and external key contacts. Administrative support for meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and minute taking for meetings with internal and external customers and colleagues. Candidate Requirements:
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) Strong teamwork and communication skills Excellent time management Confident in using Microsoft office applications including, Word, Teams & Outlook Familiar with contract management systems Customer Service experience is desirable For an informal chat about the role please contact Ash Mazarei (Senior Contract Manager) via email
Closing date: Sunday 28 th April 2024, 11pm
Interview date: W/C 6 th May 2024
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates for this role will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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