About us at Hounslow

We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.

We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.

About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.

We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.

As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.

Our Benefits

If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Officer to join the Adults Joint Commissioning & Contracts Team. This role is responsible for supporting the operational delivery of contract management and procurement across a portfolio of commissioned services, ensuring contracts are effectively managed, compliant with legislation and governance requirements, and deliver value for money.

Working closely with Commissioners, providers, and internal stakeholders, the postholder will support procurement activity, contract monitoring, performance management, and service improvement, with a strong focus on quality assurance, risk management, governance, and financial oversight. The role also provides dedicated administrative and performance support for the Community Equipment contract, helping to ensure efficient service delivery, robust data management, and continuous improvement across the equipment pathway.

About The Team You’ll Be Working In

The Senior Contracts Officer will work within the Adults Joint Commissioning & Contracts Team; a dynamic and fast paced team committed to commissioning high-quality services that deliver positive outcomes for residents. The team works collaboratively with commissioners, providers, and partners to ensure services are safe, effective, and offer value for money, while remaining responsive to changing needs and priorities.

We are a supportive and forward-thinking team that values professional curiosity, continuous improvement, and shared learning. Team members are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas, and take ownership of their work, with access to development opportunities and support to help them progress in their careers. Working in this team offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, influence service delivery, and grow professionally in a collaborative and empowering environment.

About You

This role would suit someone who brings a practical, organised, and collaborative approach to contract management and procurement. You might be someone who:

1. Has experience supporting contract management and/or procurement activity, with an understanding of governance, compliance, and value for money principles

2. Is comfortable working with performance, financial, and contract data, using this information to support monitoring, reporting, and improvement

3. Communicates clearly and confidently with a range of people, including providers, commissioners, and internal stakeholders

4. Is organised and methodical, able to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and follow processes through to completion

5. Takes a proactive and solution focused approach, identifying risks and opportunities and escalating issues appropriately

6. Enjoys working as part of a fast paced, collaborative team, with an interest in learning, development, and contributing to positive outcomes for residents

If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:

1. You are motivated by making a positive difference and are committed to improving outcomes and experiences for residents and service users

2. You work collaboratively and build constructive relationships, valuing openness, respect, and shared responsibility

3. You approach your work with integrity and accountability, ensuring transparency, compliance, and strong governance in everything you do.

Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.

Essential for The Role:

Enhanced DBS

Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles!

When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact

The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:

Email: Davina.Pandya@hounslow.gov.uk

Telephone: 0208 583 3022

Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing 8th June 2026.