Contracts Liaison Officer

As the Contracts Liaison Officer you will be responsible for providing:

Duties will include but are not limited to:

*Input on behalf of the Greenspace team ‘Confirm’ and other database systems to set and reconcile programmed works, payments, invoices and variations to contractors and customers. Ensure system integrity and compliance.
*Control the contract sum and be responsible for omissions and additions to the works – produce regular written reports for management and financial control – make appropriate recommendations.
*Take lead horticultural responsibility for the Borough’s Greenspace, including floral and town centre display, gapping up and replanting projects.
*Manage, monitor and review the Borough’s grounds maintenance on a rotating geographic basis.
*Liaise with ‘Friends’, interest groups and the broader community; attend meetings and co-ordinate improvements to management regimes or development projects. Assist in the delivery of training and practical project delivery by volunteers.
*Work with the Council’s Key partners and agencies to promote greater access and opportunity in the Borough’s Greenspace for leisure, culture and well being.
*Take responsibility in periods of leave or absence to cover other contracts as requested by the Greenspace Officer.
*Assist in the delivery of property asset management, insurance claims and repair
*Participate and undertake defined responsibilities within local, regional and national campaigns including delivery of schemes under the Parks Strategy process.
*Assist in the monitoring of the maintenance and burial activities in cemeteries.
*Take responsibility for budgets under the control of the postholder.
*Manage and respond to complaints in line with the Councils complaints procedure.
*Write reports and supply briefing papers to the Greenspace Officer and Contacts Officer, as required.
*Deputise as the Greenspace Officer as required at meetings and negotiations or during periods of absence.
*Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department / Section.

The ideal candidate:

*Ability to prioritise workloads and programme appropriate site visits.
*Ability to work on own initiative, often in isolation in the field.
*Ability to be a team player – participating in larger groups for the benefit of the Division or Council.
*Aptitude to produce coherent written responses or reports, in the Council’s preferred style on a timely basis.
*Possession of planning and organisational skills, preferably with partners, agencies or the voluntary sector.
*To be IT literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office, database systems or similar products.
*To have worked with or in the contracting industry, preferably with a landscape bias.
*To have experience of practical landscape projects and working with Friends groups or other partners.
*To have worked on a computerised data base management system.

Do you have experience in a similar role and all the relevant skills? If so apply today

Please note: This position is based in Bromley, please only apply if you are willing and able to work in this location.

We regret that due to volume of response, we can only contact initial successful applicants.

If you have not heard from us within 7 days, then your application has been unsuccessful.

Adecco offer a variety of benefits for associates who are employed by Adecco on short term contracts, these include: Pension, Travel Plus, AWR, Eye test, Statutory maternity pay and 28 days holiday

Adecco are an equal opportunities employer

Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.