Contracts Officer


Company:	North Kesteven District Council
Salary:	£32,578 to £34,811 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sleaford, NG34 7EF
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

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, policies 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 Kiran Kaur, Repairs Manager 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 13 September 2026

The interview date will be 25 September 2026

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