An opportunity has arisen within the Waste Services Section of Lincolnshire County Council for a suitable candidate to become involved in various aspects of the provision of a range of waste services across the county.
About you
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate hands-on experience of contract management, preferably though not essentially in a waste environment.
Ideally this will be supported by a good working knowledge of procurement in the public sector, particularly related to the EU Public Service Regulations 2015.
You will be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently at all levels across various sectors. You will demonstrate experience of facilitation and working with contractors to manage effective relationships working as part of a team or independently with an eye for detail. A self-starter with a "can do" solution focussed approach you will demonstrate excellent commercial awareness ideally with a sound understanding of procurement processes and law. You are a confident negotiator with relevant contract management experience to challenge on behalf of Lincolnshire and our communities.
If you are interested in shaping the conversation and creating change this could be the role for you.
About the role
The post will be based in Lincoln and may require travel around the county to both LCC facilities and those operated by third parties providing waste services to the Council.
About the team
We are a hard-working bunch with a positive outlook. We have regular team chats (as we are still mostly working from home) where you’ll have a voice, and your opinion will count. Ultimately as a team we are all focused on the same thing, delivering the best service we can for the residents of Lincolnshire.
On joining the team, you will be well supported, but you will be able to find your feet quickly. You will need to be agile in your approach to work, able to respond swiftly to the demands of the service.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: This is a CV application processes and as such it is imperative that your covering letter clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role (as set out in the attached Job Description) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Applications will close on 14/11/22 and interviews will take place WC 23/11/22
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Rachel Stamp via email rachel.stamp@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Best of luck with your application
To apply click here: https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/vacancy/contract-management-officer-504867.html
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and work will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements including regularity of home and office working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
