Contracts Manager - Central Government

Role: Contracts Manager REF 107315
Contract Length: 8 months
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London for meetings
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: BPSS

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Contracts Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

The SEO Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of IT service agreements within the Enterprise Services Team. Your goal is to ensure that all contractual deliverables are met on time, within budget, and result in measurable organic growth. This post will work closely with the central client Commercial and Finance Teams as well as Internal Stakeholders, ensuring existing Contracts deliver Value for Money, Financial and Commercial Approvals are secured prior to any new Commercial Engagement, and Suppliers are held to account for delivering their Contractual Obligations

Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage requirement gathering, procurement and compliance, Contract Management and Supplier Engagement activities whilst ensuring contract owners are kept fully informed throughout.
• Supplier Performance Management: Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure the department receives the service it paid for.
• Financial Governance: Monitor contract spend, manage service credits, and identify opportunities for cost savings or "Value for Money" (VfM) enhancements.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify commercial, legal, or delivery risks. Maintain a robust risk register and lead on dispute resolution processes.
• Contract Variation: Manage the "Change Control" process, ensuring any amendments to the contract scope are legally sound, recorded, and budgeted for.
• Relationship Management: Act as the primary liaison between the supplier and operational teams, facilitating regular Business Reviews (BRs).
• Compliance & Social Value: Ensure suppliers adhere to the Civil Service Supplier Code of Conduct, Modern Slavery statements, and Social Value commitments made during the tender.
• Reporting: Maintain the Contract Dashboard (Gold to Bronze tiers). Responsible for regular reporting and performance updates to the Deputy Director and CDIO.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict Resolution - You are comfortable holding vendors accountable when deliverables or uptime fall short of the contract.
• Strong team working skills with the ability to work autonomously.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Contract Management - Experience managing external suppliers within a highly regulated or audited environment.
• Government Frameworks - Experience and knowledge of current Government frameworks.
• Contract Management Capability Programme accreditation - foundation minimum.

Disability Confident Scheme

The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client supports the Armed Forces Covenant and is committed to helping veterans and military spouses or partners access employment opportunities. Eligible veterans and spouses or partners of Armed Forces personnel who meet the minimum essential criteria may qualify for an interview under the client’s applicable recruitment scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, shortlisting may be necessary.

How to Apply Under These Schemes

If you believe you qualify under either scheme, please inform your Spinwell recruitment consultant when applying and quote the relevant vacancy reference. We will explain the applicable process and confirm your request with the client.

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