Contracts Officer
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £33,699 per year |
| Additional salary information: | https://jobs.n-kesteven.gov.uk/nkclive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC106GF.display_srch_all?WVID=845924010z |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | NG34 7EF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Kesteven District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Contracts Officer
Full-time (37 Hours) – Permanent
Grade B2 - £31,537 - £33,699 per annum
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for contracts and project management?
North Kesteven District Council is seeking a Contracts Officer to join our Property Services team. As a Contracts Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Housing and Property services functions.
Job Requirements:
• HNC, or equivalent/transferable experience, in a building/maintenance discipline
• Ability to communicate clearly through multiple channels
• Effective planning and project management skills to work to deadlines
• Understanding and applicable of relevant legislation, polices and procedures
Key Responsibilities:
• Performance management and contract administration and compliance
• Ensuring financial management within contract and budget limitations
• Communication and liaison with a range of contractors
• Ensuring communication with our tenants and customer service is effective
Key Attributes:
• Able to demonstrate our values through own performance and service delivery
• Experience or transferable skills to manage and deliver contracts
• Excellent attention to detail with good numerical skills
• Competent in dealing with building maintenance works
Personal Attributes:
• Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (both visual and verbal).
• Highly organized and dynamic.
• Conscientious and confident.
You will be required to apply a high level of detail and be conscientious when carrying out this role. The benefit is you will be directly supporting the delivery of repairs and planned maintenance to the Council’s homes at a technical level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to deliver contracts within a team that has the welfare of our customers at the centre, this could be the role for you.
If you’re ready to take on this exciting role, apply now! We’d love to hear from you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call
Terry Buzec, Head of Housing Services on 01529 414155
To complete an application form and further details,
please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 31 May 2026
The interview date will be 9 June 2026
Full-time (37 Hours) – Permanent
Grade B2 - £31,537 - £33,699 per annum
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for contracts and project management?
North Kesteven District Council is seeking a Contracts Officer to join our Property Services team. As a Contracts Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Housing and Property services functions.
Job Requirements:
• HNC, or equivalent/transferable experience, in a building/maintenance discipline
• Ability to communicate clearly through multiple channels
• Effective planning and project management skills to work to deadlines
• Understanding and applicable of relevant legislation, polices and procedures
Key Responsibilities:
• Performance management and contract administration and compliance
• Ensuring financial management within contract and budget limitations
• Communication and liaison with a range of contractors
• Ensuring communication with our tenants and customer service is effective
Key Attributes:
• Able to demonstrate our values through own performance and service delivery
• Experience or transferable skills to manage and deliver contracts
• Excellent attention to detail with good numerical skills
• Competent in dealing with building maintenance works
Personal Attributes:
• Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (both visual and verbal).
• Highly organized and dynamic.
• Conscientious and confident.
You will be required to apply a high level of detail and be conscientious when carrying out this role. The benefit is you will be directly supporting the delivery of repairs and planned maintenance to the Council’s homes at a technical level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to deliver contracts within a team that has the welfare of our customers at the centre, this could be the role for you.
If you’re ready to take on this exciting role, apply now! We’d love to hear from you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call
Terry Buzec, Head of Housing Services on 01529 414155
To complete an application form and further details,
please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 31 May 2026
The interview date will be 9 June 2026
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