Contracts Officer - Council Headquaters

Job Details

Grade: 8A

Hourly Rate: £17.70 - £19.21
Salary: £32,303.92 - £35,059.67 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note the closing date for this post has been extended until 18th October 2023.


Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Role Purpose

Scottish Borders Council have an exciting opportunity to join its procurement team as a Contracts Officer. This is a new role in which the postholder will be responsible for all contract management activities within the Corporate Procurement Service, including provision of expert advice, support and training to contract managers within other Council services, management of the Council’s contract management system, the delivery of community benefits clauses and contract management of select corporate contracts.

The successful candidate will need be self-motivated, able to work independently, have significant experience in managing relationship with suppliers, and will ideally be qualified to CIPS level 4 Diploma but candidates with other relevant qualifications or who are able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role are encouraged to apply. Please see the Recruitment Profile for full details.

The Scottish Borders lies midway between Edinburgh and Newcastle with excellent train links from Tweedbank and Galashiels to the rest of Scotland and to the south from Berwick upon Tweed. It is ideally places to access both Edinburgh and Newcastle airports. The area is set in beautiful rural countryside and is excellent for outdoor pursuits, in particular walking and cycling.

Essential

CIPS Level 4 Diploma or equivalent OR
Demonstrate equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and skills

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.


* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Ryan Douglas at ryanthomas.douglas@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.