Contracts and Relationship Officer (Skills)Council

Salary: £40,444 - £45,529 per annum

Grade: JK

Contract: Fixed Term (Until 31 December 2027)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Fixed-term maternity cover. Secondment opportunities will be considered, subject to managerial approval and business need.

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Contracts and Relationship Officer to work within our Skills, Education and Employment Team, with a particular focus on supporting our Adult Skills Fund programme, to cover a period of maternity for 14 months from November 2026.

The Contracts and Relationships Officer will be required to build and maintain strong working relationships with skills providers, and assist with the operational development, implementation and utilisation of the systems and processes required to analyse, interpret, and report on provider performance.

What you will bring

· Good understanding and knowledge of performance management, contract requirements, contract documentation, systems and processes

· Experience of managing systems to track and report on performance in a complex operational environment

· Experience of analysing, interpreting and challenging financial and operational data and information

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

· Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part time staff)

· Flexible working practices, including working from other locations and from home

· Local government pension scheme

· Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Vicky Wright [email protected] for an informal conversation.

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement in one Word document to [email protected]

Key Dates:

Closing date: 22nd November 2026

Interview date: 2nd December 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Position type: 37 hours per week