Contract and Procurement Officer - PO2
London Borough of Lambeth
Role
Who You Are
As a Contract & Procurement Officer for Lambeth’s Housing Directorate, you play a vital role in navigating housing challenges and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Your work supports maintaining and enhancing housing services, managing contracts exceeding £100 million annually, and aligning with resident and regulatory expectations.
What the job involves
Your responsibilities include implementing governance and contract management practices, supporting whole-life contract management, and ensuring successful delivery of housing contracts. You will maintain contract compliance, support risk management strategies, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinating procurement efforts through the Dynamic Purchasing System and ensuring contractual and regulatory adherence are key components of the role.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and contract management
- Experience with construction and consultancy contracts in housing maintenance
- Proficiency in drafting governance reports and navigating procurement processes
- Understanding of procurement regulations and council standing orders
- Ability to maintain contract registers and logs
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Analytical skills for evaluating risks and prioritizing actions