Contract Officer, Business

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Contract Officer to join the Contract Management team. This role supports contract managers in the day‑to‑day management of contracts, maintains accurate contract records, ensures compliance with regulations, produces performance reports, and provides operational support for contract variations and governance.

• Support Contract Managers with performance monitoring, issue tracking, and supplier engagement.
• Develop and maintain accurate contract records, approvals, and documentation within commercial systems and SharePoint.
• Ensure adherence to Contract Standing Orders, procurement regulations, and internal governance controls.
• Compile routine and ad‑hoc reports on contract performance, spend, risk, and compliance to guarantee audit readiness.
• Provide operational support for contract variations, compensation events, and the preparation of governance papers and dashboards.

Are you someone who possesses strong analytical skills, maintains high standards of data accuracy, and always focuses on delivery?

If you find this the next step in your career, please apply and let us know why you would be a great fit for this development role within the MCA contract management career pathway.

For questions or an informal conversation with the hiring manager, please email eliot.will
. The closing date for this role is 18th March 2026
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Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package.

• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 31 days after 5 years of continuous or reckonable service. Option to increase leave with our purchase scheme.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 15.3% employer contribution.
• Flexible, family‑friendly hybrid working model with typically 2–3 days in the office each week.
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England.

The salary for this role is £34,434 – £37,280 full‑time equivalent, pro‑rated for part‑time. This range is used for new external appointments, with potential year‑on‑year increases based on performance.

As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and a Living Wage Employer, we are committed to creating a diverse environment where all employees can thrive. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment, and we especially welcome applications from under‑represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or require additional support during the application process (such as a different format), please contact our Resourcing Team at Resour for assistance.

Note:

This vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role; any CVs received from agencies will remain the property of the MCA with no obligation to pay agency fees.