Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Sunday 06 November 2016 Interview date: Monday 14 November 2016

For an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Cawley - Contract compliance and performance manager.

About the Role

East Sussex County Council has recently awarded a new Highways Infrastructure Services Contract to maintain and improve our highway network. We have created a new client contract management team to manage the contract, working collaboratively with our contractor partner to deliver a truly excellent highway service for the people of East Sussex. We are looking for people to come and join us who positively enjoy challenge, the opportunity to create something new and who can deliver the highest performance from themselves and others.

A key function of the new client team will be contract performance and compliance and the Principal Compliance Officer will support the Compliance Manager in delivering modern, innovative and high quality independent and objective compliance activities across the Highways contract. You will assist with the preparation of the compliance regime and other compliance activities, including conducting risk assessments, consultation with senior managers and co-ordinating data and information collection. You will provide advice, support and challenge to the organisation on risk, governance and internal control matters.

You will use a risk based systematic approach for reviewing, appraising and reporting upon contract systems, controls and procedures, so excellent written communication and analytical skills are essential. A sound knowledge of the professional standards applicable to Compliance and Audit in Local Government and knowledge of a range of internal audit methodologies and techniques are also essential. If you are a dynamic individual and can work accurately, effectively and calmly to tight deadlines, and you meet the above requirements, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

How to apply

Information for redeployees

If you wish to discuss the above position in more detail or be considered for redeployment into this post, please contact your HR Advisor.