Contracts & Grants Officer

The post holder will be responsible for the cross-college management of all contracts issued by the college to ensure compliance to all financial regulations, legal, health & safety and procurement requirements. This will involve the setting up and maintenance of a contracts database on the finance system, retention of all documentation, and planning on contract renewals. You will work closely with the Procurement Officer from the CPC, key budget holders, SLT to ensure that all contracts are set up compliantly and seek legal advice and support where appropriate. In addition, the postholder will identify, prepare and monitor grant opportunities for the college ensuring that the college reviews all grant funding opportunities and co-ordinates bid submissions to funding bodies and companies. You will work with SLT, budget holders and Executive Director of Finance & Estates to review funding opportunities to support both capital and revenue programmes which align to college’s strategic objectives. The post holder will contribute to maintaining effective streamlined procedures, processes, and systems when supporting contractual paperwork completion, data entry onto College systems, all while maintaining compliance. Key ResponsibilitiesThe following list is intended to give an indication of the range of duties and responsibilities attached to the post; it does not attempt to specify all aspects of the role. Contracts Be the first point of contact for the development of all new contracts, SLAs or memorandum of understanding for the college. Liaising and supporting curriculum and head of service, to develop appropriate contracts and work with the college’s legal advisors to ensure fit for purpose and compliant with all legislative requirements. Develop a system and process to ensure a template of key elements checked as part of developing contracts including liaising with data officer, IT, finance, procurement and curriculum and heads of service as appropriate. Estab