AMS PSR

On behalf of HSE, we are looking for a Supplier and Contract Manager – (INSIDE IR35) for a 6-month contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of 3 days per week in your closest office other than London. HSE have offices across the UK and have a Head Office in Liverpool

At the Health and Safety Executive, we believe everyone has the right to come home safe and well from their job. Our mission is to prevent work-related death, injury, and ill health.

Our roots stretch back to 1833. The modern HSE is an independent regulator with a wide reach across many employment sectors. Using world leading science, we have helped protect millions of people from devasting injury and suffering through our diverse regulatory activities.

We concentrate effort on the most serious risks, targeting industries with the greatest hazards, and sectors with the worst risk management record. We hold people to account where we have to, and we are firm but fair when using our legal powers. We also provide support to businesses through free guidance and advice tailored to business needs. By giving them the confidence to manage risks sensibly, we boost productivity, support the economy, and contribute to a fairer society. We work hard to help maintain an effective regulatory framework, playing our part in providing proportionate and accountable legal requirements.

The world of work is always changing. We use science to understand these changes. And that understanding helps us all prepare for the workplaces of tomorrow... so Great Britain continues to be one of the safest and best places to work and do business.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Supplier and Contract Manager with a specialism in Governance to ensure supplier and contractual arrangements meet rigorous compliance, legal, and risk management standards. You will develop and enforce governance frameworks and act as a key liaison with internal audit, legal, and compliance teams.

As a Supplier and Contract Manager – (INSIDE IR35) your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the development and implementation of contract governance frameworks and processes
• Monitor compliance with procurement regulations, contract terms, and information governance (e.g.GDPR).
• Conduct risk assessments on suppliers and contracts; develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage audits and ensure corrective actions are tracked and completed.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams on contract drafting and dispute resolution.
• Maintain oversight of policy updates and ensure governance standards are communicated and applied.

Essential:

• Experience of the management of 3rd party contracts [Contract Management].
• Experience in supporting or leading on new procurement activities including writing Statements of Work (SoW's).
• A track record of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of managing new and existing suppliers
• Sound communication skills - capable of engaging with a range of stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure needs are met effectively.
• Good organisational skills to prioritise, plan and manage your portfolio of contracts to maximise time and productivity and to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work at pace in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, demonstrating resilience and sound judgement.
• The ability to balance and prioritise competing demands with minimal supervision.

Desirable:

• Public Sector Experience
• Proven experience in contract governance and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and governance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001).
• Excellent understanding of data protection and compliance regulations.
• Analytical mindset and experience with audit and compliance reporting.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.

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, HSE 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".