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Contracts Officer

£16.8 - £19.7 per hourEstimated
Full-time

Job Introduction

Do you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive organisation where you can also learn and develop? YPO might be the perfect fit for you!

With 50 years of experience, YPO has been dedicated to supporting the public sector. Our journey began five decades ago when 13 local authorities united to streamline their purchasing needs and enhance efficiency, forming the organisation we know today.

As a 100% publicly owned entity by our 13 member authorities, we ensure that our profits are reinvested into our public sector customers, offering even greater value for money. Discover more about our company and culture at Start a career at YPO | YPO.

YPO is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

If this position is advertised as a full-time role (37 hours per week), YPO is pleased to consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and job-sharing opportunities. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and encourage candidates to discuss their preferred working patterns with us.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Contracts Officer

As a member of the Contracts Team and reporting to the Contracts and Compliance Manager, this role is integral to YPO’s

Compliance function, providing assurances on the compliance on all YPO’s procurement activity . The role will also support, guide and provide technical assistance to the procurement teams, and wider organisation, through effective collaboration and engagement.

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job description and specification for the post.

About You

As YPO continues to expand, we are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Drawing from the skills and experience section of the Job Description, we seek someone who has:

  • CIPS qualification or studying towards this.
  • Experience of contract drafting and application in the public sector.
  • Ability to review, interpret, and apply legislation.
  • Understanding of risk management and public sector procurement.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

For a detailed description of the role and required skills, please refer to the job description attached below.

What’s in it for you?

We are proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

  • Generous annual leave, from 24 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas
  • Local Government Pension through West Yorkshire Pension Fund
  • Recognition of continuous service from current employment with a relevant public sector body may apply (please email ***email_hidden*** for further information)
  • A comprehensive health and wellbeing package
  • Flexi scheme and flexible working options available (please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview)
  • Family friendly policies
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Free parking available

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or any additional support, please contact Anneliese Fothergill at View email address on uk.workus.org

Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 10th August 2026 , in-person at our office in Wakefield.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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