Role Purpose
The Procurement and Contracts Team are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and positive individual to fill our vacancy for a Contracts & Procurement Officer Level II who will work in the Adult Social Care Contracts Team within the Wellbeing category.
This is a Fixed term post until 2nd August 2026.
To assist the Adult Social Care Contracts Team in managing contracts, ensuring compliance with Council governance, regulations, procurement legislation, and best practices.
Main Responsibilities
Contract Management/Supplier Relationship Management
Support the management of contracts so that they are performed and monitored in accordance with contractual KPI’s, compliance, processes and are in line with Council policy, procedures and governance. Act as the main point of contact for contracts to enable the processing and handling of enquiries. Support in preparing and collating data in relation to payments, creating Purchase Orders and reconciling invoices. Assist with Care Fee Uplift Requests. Collate financial information and monitor budgetary expense or income streams proactively, to enable the service and associated contracts to be delivered in accordance with financial requirements. Prepare and process required contract change documentation. Provide support to future procurement programmes of work. The Ideal Candidate
Ability to plan and organise own work and deal with competing demands. Ability to have a flexible approach to workload, understanding different customer needs. Excellent IT skills including advanced use of Excel. Ability to use interpersonal skills to listen to others and new ideas in a constructive and positive manner and to develop solutions to a range of problems. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to be flexible, personable and understanding as the Wellbeing category is about services to vulnerable people and supporting families. This is a hybrid role, which is split between the office in central Bournemouth and working at home over 5 days per week. Currently subject to work demands, there is an expectation that you will work in the central office one day per week. About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.
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Contract Management/Supplier Relationship Management
Support the management of contracts so that they are performed and monitored in accordance with contractual KPI’s, compliance, processes and are in line with Council policy, procedures and governance. Act as the main point of contact for contracts to enable the processing and handling of enquiries. Support in preparing and collating data in relation to payments, creating Purchase Orders and reconciling invoices. Assist with Care Fee Uplift Requests. Collate financial information and monitor budgetary expense or income streams proactively, to enable the service and associated contracts to be delivered in accordance with financial requirements. Prepare and process required contract change documentation. Provide support to future procurement programmes of work. The Ideal Candidate
Ability to plan and organise own work and deal with competing demands. Ability to have a flexible approach to workload, understanding different customer needs. Excellent IT skills including advanced use of Excel. Ability to use interpersonal skills to listen to others and new ideas in a constructive and positive manner and to develop solutions to a range of problems. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to be flexible, personable and understanding as the Wellbeing category is about services to vulnerable people and supporting families. This is a hybrid role, which is split between the office in central Bournemouth and working at home over 5 days per week. Currently subject to work demands, there is an expectation that you will work in the central office one day per week. About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.
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