Senior Contracts and Compliance Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £39,862 i £42,839 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RQ |
| Cwmni: | West Sussex County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | EIE01457_1755671726 |
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Do you have extensive experience working within contract management systems and practices, as well as providing effective support?
Are you confident and experienced in engaging with a diverse range of individuals, including officers at various grades, members, district and borough partners, contractors, and regulators?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking a dedicated professional to join us as a Senior Contracts & Compliance Officer, taking a lead role in overseeing the daily operational management of waste services and contracts.
Salary: £39,862 to £42,839 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RQ
Interview Date: Tuesday 23 September and Wednesday 24 September 2025
This role involves traveling throughout the county for visits, attending meetings and events, and working at various locations across the county. Some flexibility in working outside of regular hours may be necessary to accommodate the needs of the service.
Regular attendance at your designated base location will also be necessary, and there will be opportunities for remote work. Final arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate.
You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.
About the Job
Our work in the Recycling & Waste team and any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:
- Supporting the Strategy and Performance Manager by offering specialised expertise and guidance on operations, performance, procurement, policy, statutory duties or powers, emerging developments, and best practices to senior colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Coordination of multiple specific projects, including the procurement and enhancement of contracts within Recycling and Waste Services, contributing as part of the broader waste team to the long-term vision and strategy for sustainable resource management in West Sussex.
- Monitor the daily operations of various waste contracts and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, including health and safety, user satisfaction, site inspections, customer service requirements, as well as identifying opportunities for future development and cost savings.
- Design methodologies and conduct research to analyse and interpret diverse and complex information (e.g., performance indicators, financial spreadsheets, postal surveys, and focus groups), ultimately developing strategies, solutions, and proposals for the long-term.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and value being part of a collaborative team that supports colleagues to achieve better outcomes for the residents of West Sussex, we would like to hear from you!
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating a proficient level of applied knowledge in researching, analysing, and evaluating arguments and information.
- Postgraduate qualification in a discipline related to Waste Management or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in waste contract management, evidenced by effectively monitoring and managing complex contracts to ensure they meet clients' requirements and business need.
- Highly computer literate with sound and accurate IT skills to carry out research, analyse highly complex data, information and other documentation, produce reports and create electronic presentations.
- Demonstrate good networking skills and openness to collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
- Show a proactive approach, initiative, and willingness to explore new ideas, while actively listening to and incorporating feedback.
- Effectively manage competing demands while remaining composed under pressure, supporting colleagues, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Rewards and Benefits
We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.
A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 27 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme
A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.
For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is EIE01457.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, satisfactory references, and a health check.
Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
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