Contract Support Officer (Temporary) - REQ03259

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to become a key member of the Repairs and Maintenance team (Corporate Property). The main focus of this role will be assisting in the provision of a comprehensive administration of the Council's Measured Term Contracts (MTCs), assist in the delivery and monitoring of various programmes including processing payments, and assist in the development of performance indicators. You will be involved in the delivery and monitoring of various MTCs/programmes, including financial expenditure processes and workflow programmes. Support tasks will include provision of information, resolution of queries and organising meetings schedules/minute taking.,

• For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link. Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone . The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read - My NL

With an SVQ3/HNC or equivalent in an appropriate subject, you will have extended work experience in a contract management and/or support environment including experience in dealing with measured term contracts / procurement processes/financial monitoring and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate experience of processing financial documentation with a thorough knowledge of financial regulations and monitoring arrangements. It is essential that you possess excellent organisational and IT skills and are an effective communicator with the ability to collate information and provide reports. Key priorities for the post holder include supporting Measured Term Contract related activity for all Corporate Properties with a particular focus on the Contract and Supplier Management element of the Service. Experience of Contractor and Supplier Management processes and working with Contractors is desirable. In addition, you will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, scheduling and supervising the work of the Assistant Contract Support Officers in the team as well as ensuring they receive appropriate direction, training and skills development etc.

Working Pattern
• Monday - Thursday: 8:45am - 4:45pm (including a 55-minute unpaid break)
• Friday: 8:45am - 4:15pm (including a 50-minute unpaid break)
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
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