Contracts Officer - ANG05929

ANGUSalive; Forfar; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Forfar is seeking a Contracts Officer to support its evolving Procurement and Commissioning Service. This role offers the chance to work flexibly from home while overseeing the procurement process and ensuring best value for public spending. Ideal candidates will have previous procurement experience, especially within the public sector, and should be willing to pursue further qualifications. The position is hybrid, allowing a mix of remote and office-based work.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Agile working practices

Support for further qualifications

Qualifications

• Candidates should have previous procurement experience, ideally in the public sector.
• Ability to demonstrate equivalent experience or relevant qualifications is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process.
• Support procuring officers across various Corporate functions.
• Ensure best financial value from procurement activities.

Skills

Previous procurement experience

Knowledge of public sector procurement

Ability to build working relationships

Willingness to undertake CIPS studies

Education

CIPS level 4 Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

# Contracts OfficerRef no:: ANG05929Published:: 07/01/2026Closes:: 25/01/2026Location:: Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, DD8 1AXSalary:: £38,292 - £41,562 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 36.25 hours per weekWork From Home:: Hybrid## Job DescriptionBased at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar.This job is workstyle 5 - Hybrid+You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from home for part of your week and spend some time in council buildings to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration.Due to career advancement, Angus Council has a permanent opportunity to join its evolving Procurement and Commissioning Service as a Contracts Officer.The Procurement and Commissioning service spans all aspects of Corporate Procurement as well as Social Care Commissioning and Strategic Commissioning.The role of Contracts Officer is varied and will allow the post holder to develop working relationships across many facets of the Council.Whilst Angus operates a devolved procurement model across its Corporate functions, there is an ongoing requirement to support and advise procuring officers, as well as overseeing the end to end process.The growing financial pressures on the public sector have allowed Procurement a prominent position in the identification of potential areas for efficiencies and change in how the Council undertakes its third-party expenditure, and what it receives for this.Working closely with other wider team members in areas such as Economic Development and Community Benefits, the post holder will ensure that as well as delivering best financial value for the council from its procurement activities, these are also delivering the best possible outcomes for those who live and work in Angus also.Candidates will have previous procurement experience, preferably in the public sector, and be willing to undertake studies to achieve CIPS level 4 Diploma, if not held already. However, candidates with other relevant qualifications or who are able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role are also encouraged to apply.Angus Council operate a very flexible working policy and as a Workstyle 5 position, the post holder is expected to work predominantly from home with only a max. of 20% of time to be office based.Informal enquiries can be made to Alison Gallacher at [e-mail] Please note interviews will be held week commencing Monday, 16 February 2026.## RequirementsPlease refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.## About Angus CouncilPlease refer to the when completing your application form and to the and our website for more information about working for Angus Council.## The IndividualWe are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload. We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job: Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement