Contract and Procurement Officer Duration: Initially 3 months with an option to extend further Hours: 37 hours a week Rate: £17 umbrella an hour £14 PAYE an hour Location: BournemouthContract and Procurement Officer Duration: Initially 3 months with an option to extend further Hours: 37 hours a week Rate: £17 umbrella an hour £14 PAYE an hour Location: Bournemouth Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council are looking for a Contract and Procurement Officer to join their Children&x2019;s Commissioning Team. This position is for an experienced Administrator Responsibilities: Focus on overseeing the contract processes for Children&x2019;s Services, especially in Social Care Provide advice, guidance and analysis to enable the procurement and/or management of contracts Provide internal guidance and advise to others and provide director to contractors Co-ordinate and monitor contractual/procurement arrangements for a mixed portfolio of contracts Establish, maintain and analyse records of contractual arrangements Requirements Experience with contracts and compliance or relevant skills Strong problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills are essential Experience with a similar role