Senior Compliance Assistant (Procurement, Contract And Compliance)

Derbyshire County Council have an exceptional opportunity for a procurement, Contract and Compliance officer to join its recently established procurement & contract compliance team. This role is well suited to highly motivated, positive individual who is seeking a real opportunity to make a difference and drive improvements into commercial and contract management best practices across the whole organisation. 

The role forms part of team who are responsible for ensuring procurement and contract management compliance throughout the organisation in line with Council and departmental service plans, providing procurement and contract management advice and training.

What will you be doing? 

• Undertake complex reviews to accurately assess financial and management information, procurement and contract performance, providingadvice and guidance to departmental staff
• Monitor and analyse contract KPI’s, identify variances and provide detailed information, advice, and guidance to ensure effective contract performance
• Undertake tasks, monitor workplans and provide guidance, support, and training to develop colleagues in the team
• Review and monitor routine contracts to ensure terms are met and issues are identified, taking ownership of issues and actively pursue resolution
• Ensure the service’s procurement, contractual and financialprovision is carried out in accordance with statutory guidance and financial regulations
• Contribute to the successes of the team, planning and organising activities to meet individual and collective targets and deadlines
• Attend meetings with Legal Services and colleagues to discuss contract performance and advise contract management issues
• Respond to internal and external customer enquiries providing prompt accurate information as required, in some instances, as procurement compliance guardian

What skills and experience do you need to have?

• Part CIPs Qualified or equivalent qualification or experience in a, contract or compliance related field
• Experience of working with computerised systems, including Microsoft and contract management packages
• Considerable experience of working within a procurement / finance area
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, objectives, and targets escalating any matters of concern as appropriate
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually with minimal supervision including attending meetings designated

What we offer you:

• £27,507 - £29,418 annual salary
• 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Genuine career progression opportunity
• Opportunity to join Our Derbyshire Rewards scheme (Package of benefits, discounts and support for employees)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free online health and exercise sessions

For an informal discussion please contact Maureen Eastgate, Senior Procurement and Compliance Officer Emily.Blanchon@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional interview date; week commencing 22 April 2024

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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