Commercial Services Group is one of the leading providers of procurement and support services to education and public sector customers globally. Serving over 15,000 customers, CSG is committed to providing an excellent customer and user experience underpinned by social value and a committed and empowered workforce.
Brand - The Education People
Role - Service Delivery Contracts Officer
Salary - £27,642 - £33,098
Location - Aylesford/Hybrid
*This position is a secondment up until 31 March 2026*
The role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Contracts Officer to join our Schools Financial Services team. In this role, you will provide flexible traded finance support services to schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the county. Your work will support sound financial planning, maintain financial integrity, and ensure robust budgetary control within educational institutions. You will also play a vital role in providing advice, guidance, and support to schools and academies, while assisting in the marketing strategy's implementation.
Why Join CSG?
CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 28 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more. Currently growing at a rate of 25% each year, CSG has expanded via an innovative buy and build model delivering an important mix of organic growth, acquisitions and strategic joint venture partnerships. Therefore, it is an exciting and interesting time to join a growing organisation and be part of shaping the future of CSG.
What You’ll Achieve:
As Service Delivery Contracts Officer you will:
* Manage and deliver contracts as specified in the relevant documentation. Provide sound financial management advice to schools on budget preparation, monthly monitoring, and account closures.
* Work closely with the Senior Contracts Officer on financial matters for schools and academies. Identify and inform senior management of any concerns or budgetary issues.
* Assist schools and academies with their financial and management accounting systems, ensuring the timely production and submission of statutory and ad hoc financial returns.
* Provide expert advice and support to contracted schools and academies, including regular duties on the Helpdesk.
* Assist in the delivery of all business requirements for Schools Financial Services.
What we Offer:
* 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships
* Life assurance coverage
* Health cash plan initiative
* Company wide events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexible working arrangements
What We Require:
* Financial qualification or equivalent experience in finance-related roles.
* Proven experience working within the education sector.
* Excellent customer relationship skills.
* Good IT and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong analytical, research, and interpretive skills.
* A good understanding of national and local policies, financial controls, and procedures.
About Commercial Services Group
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.