ABOUT US

Oxfordshire County Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every employee can thrive.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 equivalent to GCSE 9 - 4 (A* - C), knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and good interpersonal and communication skills. You should have the ability to carry out basic project and planning functions, solve practical problems, and work both independently and as part of a team. Organisational skills to prioritise workload and a commitment to ongoing self-development and training are essential.

As an IT Contracts and Renewals Apprentice, you will assist and support the delivery of IT contracts and major procurements, implementing the outcomes, benefits, and savings from the ICT Strategy. You will learn about managing IT contract management from tender, through award and delivery. Your responsibilities will include providing comprehensive and efficient administrative support, collating documentation, setting up and administering contract review meetings, and information gathering to support the award and renewal of contracts. You will also assist the Contract Manager and the Senior Licensing and Renewals officer in maintaining a roadmap for contract and subscription renewals and following procurement and compliance guidelines.