Better Start Bradford - Contract and Implementation Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Contract and Implementation Officer £28,000 Full Time (35 hours Per Week) This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a unique programme aimed at improving the life chances of children aged 0-3 by demonstrating what works in Bradford.
Better Start Bradford is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund until March 2025 to help children in Bowling and Barkerend, Bradford Moor and Little Horton get the best start in life.
They deliver over 20 projects for expectant families and families with children aged 0-3, including support before, during and after birth, reading, play, healthy cooking and eating and English language skills.
Find out more at www.betterstartbradford.org.uk.
As a Contract and Implementation Officer you will be at the forefront of ensuring our providers are supported to deliver our projects as expected.
You will be confident in managing multiple workstreams, a good communicator, excellent at building strong working relationships, able to work independently and manage your own workload, and confidently work in a supportive and challenging role which is varied and diverse.
Experience in early years and/or project management methods would be an advantage.
Job Details:
- To provide contract and day-to-day relationship management to the Better Start Bradford project teams and support them in developing processes and systems for effective operations and reporting.
- To oversee delivery of Better Start Bradford contracts ensuring compliance with project management methodology and tools to ensure projects are implemented effectively and can be monitored and evaluated.
- To provide advice and support to Better Start Bradford projects teams in addressing risks, issues and problems and offering help with delivery where appropriate.
- To facilitate embedding of the Better Start Bradford key messages and learning from our programme by demonstrating effective implementation and sharing evaluation findings.
If you require any further information, please contact: jobs@betterstartbradford.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 19th June – 12 noon
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Regional Agencies
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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