Contracts Officer

SECTION

Contracts

JOB TITLE

Contracts Officer

GRADE

Band G

SALARY RANGE

£39,493 to £40,478

LOCATION

Mann Island

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assist in the control, supervision and development of the Authority’s waste management and recycling contracts.

To coordinate and supervise waste and recycling deliveries to, and between, the Authority’s main contracts /facilities and Waste Collection Authorities (WCA’s).

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE T0

Contracts Manager

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR

N/A

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

1. To assist in the control, supervision and development of the Authority’s waste management contracts, including operational support, service provision, performance management, contract compliance and contract administration.

2. To liaise with WCAs to ensure a smooth operational interface with waste disposal contractors and supervise waste and recycling deliveries by WCAs across the Authority’s waste management contracts ensuring compliance and optimal service provision.

3. To assess deliveries to contract facilities and to liaise and communicate with WCAs and Service Providers to ensure compliance with quality and quantity requirements.

4. To coordinate and execute operational Contingency Plans, Bank Holiday working arrangements and any ad-hoc additional operational requests from WCAs/contractors in respect of waste and recycling transport movements.

5. To pro-actively work with contractors and WCAs to resolve day-to-day operational queries and undertake quarterly health & safety meetings with WCAs and contractors

6. Undertake assessments and audits of facilities and processes which accept waste and materials arising from the Authority’s waste management contracts to ensure materials are dealt within in accordance with the Authority’s requirements and service specification.

7. To monitor and administer trade waste delivered to contract facilities by Merseyside District Councils.

8. Review monthly and quarterly reports produced by contractors and advise on any issues related to the interface between collections and disposal of waste.

9. To liaise with other Authority Staff, Officers of the Merseyside District Councils and Halton Council, service providers, community sector, members of the public and other stakeholders on issues relating to the Authority’s waste and recycling management arrangements.

10. Represent the Authority at national, regional and local level, in its dealings with government bodies, local authorities, agencies, the local community, the private sector and any other appropriate organisations as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Salary: £39,493.00-£40,478.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool

Application deadline: 16/06/2023
Reference ID: CONOFF