AMS PSR

On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Contracts Manager Inside IR35 for a contract until 31st March 2026 based Hybrid working (3 days per week in London office and remaining WFH)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

Role purpose:

In this role, working 5-days a week, you will draw on your commercial expertise to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the current security guarding contract for FCDO headquarters buildings in London and East Kilbride, a site in Northamptonshire, and at 4 other locations across London and the southeast of England. You will manage the delivery and performance of the contract to ensure performance meets service specifications for quality and cost. You will provide advice on any contract changes and lead on risk management related to the contract. You will lead work toward the retendering FCDO Security contract in 2026.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Contracts Manager would be to:

• Establish a strong working relationship with FCDO home security specialists to inform and ensure delivery by contractors of a service that fully meets contract specifications to provide effective and efficient protection for staff, information, assets, buildings and key infrastructure at FCDO sites.
• Monitor and challenge the service provider’s performance levels against agreed Key Performance Indicators to ensure that they meet and maintain contractual standards and advise on options to address any underperformance.
• Provide contract governance, ensuring legal compliance by both parties, including with financial, and Health & Safety obligations and effective risk mitigation.
• Perform monthly reporting, budgeting, analysis and forecasting. Comply with all relevant FCDO procurement, financial policies and procedures to ensure payments are made and reflect any exceptional items or refunds.
• Support re-procurement of the security guarding contract and the shaping of the new transformational contract (current contract will come to an end in April 2027 including contract renegotiations and transition management.
• Ensure business continuity including through any reprocurement, transition and closedown
• Maintain quality and concurrency of systems, reporting and management information

Essential:

• Strong “hands on” Contract Management experience
• Full contract lifecycle experience – from drafting through to finalisation
• Previous Business Case experience
• Experience in managing large scale complex contracts
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and support contract delivery—ideally with exposure to multi-supplier environments.
• Proven experience working with senior internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Senior Managers, Directors), with the ability to build trust and influence across departments.
• Familiarity with public sector rules, regulations, and procurement processes, including transitions between contracts and statements of work.
• Performance Monitoring and KPI Management
• Ability to track, document, and report on supplier KPIs and performance commitments, supporting accountability and continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the management of Security Guarding contracts

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, FCDO 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. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Commitment

FCDO 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 exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

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".