Rebecca Sanders
Barnstaple
Summary
Contracts Officer skilled in client relationship management and business development. Researches contractual obligations to decipher and mitigate vulnerabilities. Manages client expectations with proactive communication and pragmatic problem-solving. Diligent Contracts Manager skilled in negotiation and contractual requirements. Liaises between clients and internal teams to overcome objections and define terms of service. Exceptional record of client satisfaction and loyalty. Detail-oriented team player demonstrates strong work ethic and professional integrity. Strategic liaison eager to apply project management skills to help organization achieve objectives. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and familiar with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements. Articulate with excellent written communication skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Contracts and Business Relations Officer
Devon County Council
Barnstaple, Devon
2019.11 - Current
- Completed due diligence for new providers on spot contracts
- Managed providers on spot contracts within DCC adult social care market.
- Developed innovative business solutions to develop and expand adult social care market.
- Represented DCC in external negotiations with provider market.
- Conducted site surveys, visits and inspections to support contract compliance.
- Oversee daily operations and contract management for Operations Team
Locality Officer Early Help
Devon County Council
Barnstaple, Devon
2017.07 - 2019.11
- Strategic oversight of partners contribution to support to children and families within Devon.
- Targeted work around tailored support to families.
- Advise and Guidance to Practitioner across multiple agencies.
Early Help Adviser
Devon County Council
Barnstaple, Devon
2014.04 - 2015.10
- Provide advice and guidance to practitioners and service users around the Early Help Strategy
- Support to multi agency partners around the Devon Assessment Framework
- Bridging role between statutory services and the private and voluntary sectors.
Early Years and Childcare Advisor
Devon County Council
Barnsatple, Devon
2006.10 - 2014.04
- Support to early years providers in North Devon
- Ensure sufficient supply of early years and childcare funded places.
- Devon Safeguarding Board Multi Agency Trainer for Safeguarding.
- Delivery of Training to support Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Settings and the Managers of settings.
Team Support Manager
Devon County Council
Barnstaple, Devon
2005.09 - 2006.10
- Maintained smooth back-office functions to promote efficient business operations within the fostering adoption and independent reviewing unit with Childrens Social Care
- Line Management of Staff
Connexions Team Leader
Connexions Devon and Cornwall Ltd
Exeter, Devon
2002.04 - 2006.09
- Management of a team of personal advisors based in community and schools
- Advice Support and Guidance to young people.
Training Support Officer
National Association of Citizens Advice Bureau
Exeter, Devon
2000.03 - 2002.04
- Coordination of training delivery for Citizens Advice Bureau
- Development of Training Resources
Lecturer In Public Service
East Devon College
Tiverton, Devon
1994.09 - 2000.03
- College Lecturer on a BTEC Public Service Course
- Management of the Public Service Course
Emergency Planning Officer
Devon County Council
Exeter, Devon
1991.10 - 1994.08
- Production and maintenance of emergency plans in accordance with statutory legislation
Education
Certificate in Education -
University Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon 1996.09 - 1997.06
D32,D33 and D34 Assessor Awards -
East Devon College
Tiverton 1997.01 - 1997.06
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University Of Portsmouth
1988.09 - 1991.06
City and Guilds 7306 - Adult Education
East Devon College
Toverton, Devon 1994.09 - 1995.06
A-Levels - Biology, Geography and English
North Devon College
Barnstaple 1986.09 - 1988.06
Skills
- Strategic decision-making
- Integrative negotiation
- Risk mitigation
- Contract review procedures
- Service agreements
- Professional relationship building
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Contract performance monitoring
- Contract reviews and edits
- Confidential records
Timeline
Contracts and Business Relations Officer
Devon County Council
2019.11 - Current
Locality Officer Early Help
Devon County Council
2017.07 - 2019.11
Early Help Adviser
Devon County Council
2014.04 - 2015.10
Early Years and Childcare Advisor
Devon County Council
2006.10 - 2014.04
Team Support Manager
Devon County Council
2005.09 - 2006.10
Connexions Team Leader
Connexions Devon and Cornwall Ltd
2002.04 - 2006.09
Training Support Officer
National Association of Citizens Advice Bureau
2000.03 - 2002.04
D32,D33 and D34 Assessor Awards -
East Devon College
1997.01 - 1997.06
Certificate in Education -
University Plymouth
1996.09 - 1997.06
Lecturer In Public Service
East Devon College
1994.09 - 2000.03
City and Guilds 7306 - Adult Education
East Devon College
1994.09 - 1995.06
Emergency Planning Officer
Devon County Council
1991.10 - 1994.08
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University Of Portsmouth
1988.09 - 1991.06
A-Levels - Biology, Geography and English
North Devon College
1986.09 - 1988.06