Salary Grade 8, £23,935-£26,556 per annum

Permanent, Full Time

Based in Worthing, but Countywide travel

37 hours per week

Interview date: 11 September 2017

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check)

Please indicate which post(s) you are applying for by detailing your preference(s) at the top of the application form in the preference area.

Please note: There are two roles being advertised - one permanent, full time post based in Learning Difficulties Contracts focused on Provision and one fixed-term (two years) full-time post based in Learning Difficulties Contracts focused on Life Pathways. Please ensure you read the attached role profiles before applying and specify which of the two roles you are applying for as part of your application.

We are looking for a motivated Contracts Officer who will be part of a team that ensure good quality, affordable services are available for all our residents contributing to the CAFHE objective of securing best value affordable services through the effective management of a portfolio of low risk/low value contacts. Working as part of an existing Contracts Team, you will develop and support contract arrangements, collating performance information through the set up and management of routine monitoring processes including regular contractor meetings. Working proactively with the existing and emerging markets you will develop relationships with customers and providers that ensure services are responsive and meet need. This will be a challenging and rewarding role and we are looking for an individual who has the appropriate aptitude and skills to really make a difference for some of the most vulnerable residents in our society. We are particularly keen to hear from professionals who have proven experience of working in a Social Care setting, or can evidence that they have transferable skills.. An understanding of market dynamics and market intelligence/development strategies would be desirable. This post involves county-wide travel therefore an independent means of transport is essential.

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