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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
11.2019 - 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
07.2017 - 11.2019
  • 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
04.2014 - 10.2015
  • 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
10.2006 - 04.2014
  • 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
09.2005 - 10.2006
  • 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
04.2002 - 09.2006
  • 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
03.2000 - 04.2002
  • Coordination of training delivery for Citizens Advice Bureau
  • Development of Training Resources

Lecturer In Public Service

East Devon College
Tiverton , Devon
09.1994 - 03.2000
  • College Lecturer on a BTEC Public Service Course
  • Management of the Public Service Course

Emergency Planning Officer

Devon County Council
Exeter , Devon
10.1991 - 08.1994
  • Production and maintenance of emergency plans in accordance with statutory legislation

Education

Certificate in Education -

University Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon
09.1996 - 06.1997

D32,D33 and D34 Assessor Awards -

East Devon College
Tiverton
01.1997 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University Of Portsmouth
09.1988 - 06.1991

City and Guilds 7306 - Adult Education

East Devon College
Toverton, Devon
09.1994 - 06.1995

A-Levels - Biology, Geography and English

North Devon College
Barnstaple
09.1986 - 06.1988

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
11.2019 - Current

Locality Officer Early Help

Devon County Council
07.2017 - 11.2019

Early Help Adviser

Devon County Council
04.2014 - 10.2015

Early Years and Childcare Advisor

Devon County Council
10.2006 - 04.2014

Team Support Manager

Devon County Council
09.2005 - 10.2006

Connexions Team Leader

Connexions Devon and Cornwall Ltd
04.2002 - 09.2006

Training Support Officer

National Association of Citizens Advice Bureau
03.2000 - 04.2002

D32,D33 and D34 Assessor Awards -

East Devon College
01.1997 - 06.1997

Certificate in Education -

University Plymouth
09.1996 - 06.1997

Lecturer In Public Service

East Devon College
09.1994 - 03.2000

City and Guilds 7306 - Adult Education

East Devon College
09.1994 - 06.1995

Emergency Planning Officer

Devon County Council
10.1991 - 08.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University Of Portsmouth
09.1988 - 06.1991

A-Levels - Biology, Geography and English

North Devon College
09.1986 - 06.1988
Rebecca Sanders