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General information

Posting ID
PSR1JP00099296
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Cabinet Office
Contract duration
6 months
Location
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

On behalf of IBCA we are looking for a Contracts Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract on a hybrid basis, based in Newcastle (1-2 days per week)

 

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager, this position is pivotal to IBCAs successful delivery. The role is an enabling role and is part of the overarching commercial service offer provided to IBCA directorates. The successful applicant will work closely with stakeholders to provide an enhanced and embedded service. Standard contract management processes and methodology will underpin, support and bolster an enhanced, hands on approach with delivery managers to ensure that ICBA commercial agreements are delivered and all parties held to account.

 

As a Contracts Manager, your main responsibilities will be to: 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define contracting and delivery needs. Support in the development of specifications, and assess supplier proposals, ensuring alignment with campaign goals;
  • Work closely with operational and delivery management teams to ensure that commercial gaps are identified and solutions provided, enabling delivery at pace
  • Monitor and manage contract performance, conducting regular reviews to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, and take proactive measures to address any issues or risks;
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to achieve campaign objectives;
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reports on contract performance, risks, and opportunities to senior management, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed of key developments;
  • Provide expert advice and support on contractual matters to internal stakeholders, facilitating training and guidance on contract management best practices;
  • Stay informed of relevant legislation, procurement policies, and best practices in contract management to ensure the campaign operates within the appropriate legal frameworks;
  • Lead negotiation processes for contract renewals and amendments, ensuring that the interests of the campaign are represented and protected.


Essential:

  • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders;
  • Self starting with desire to succeed through direct engagement and activity with strong resiliency
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong can do attitude capable of operating in a dynamic and fluid environment
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes within challenging timescales, demonstrating strong prioritisation, proactive risk mitigation, and effective decision-making to maintain the critical momentum of complex campaigns;
  • Demonstrable commercial acumen with experience in applying financial and market understanding to contract management, ensuring Value for Money (VFM) is secured and contractual strategies are aligned with broader organisational financial objectives;
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.

 

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, IBCA 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.

 

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.

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