AMS PSR

On behalf of The Ministry of Justice, we are looking for a Contract Manager - (Inside IR35) for a 3-month contract working on a hybris basis and with an expectation that you will work from either London, Leeds or Manchester office sites 2 days
 per week.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) priorities include improving public safety and reducing reoffending by reforming prisons, probation and youth justice, and building a justice system which makes access to justice swifter and more certain for all citizens whatever their background. 

Project professionals in the MoJ help to improve the government’s ability to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.

The Resettlement team is an integral part of the Rehabilitation in Custody division and deliver contracts to support the rehabilitation of prisoners in custody and beyond to integrate back with their families on release.

You will support category development and contract management activities of the Re-settlement category.

Contracts include Family Services Resettlement contracts which are uniquely placed to provide further support to prisoners in family matters and integrating back into society.

As a Contract Manager - (Inside IR35) your main responsibilities will be:

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with diverse stakeholders in cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Category Strategies: Develop and support category strategies using data-driven methods to drive Value for Money outcomes.
• Supplier Market Management: Manage strategic supplier market development to maintain a healthy and agile supply market.
• Contractual Documentation: Develop contractual documentation, work with
   legal advisers, and build business cases with Senior Business Owners.
• Planning and Organization: Exhibit superior planning, time management, and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and team deliverables.
• Governance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to governance, legislative, and policy requirements, and adopt a robust approach to risk management.

Essential:

• Contract and Category Management: Experience in managing contracts and categories, including commercial finance and strategy development.
• Qualifications: CIPS/MCIPS qualified or working towards the qualification.
• Public Sector Expertise: Experience and understanding of contracts within the public sector.

Desirable:

• Experience of using JAGGAER

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, MOJ guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Ministry of Justice guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".