Agency Contract Manager

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council seeks an experienced Agency Contract Manager to lead and manage their Neutral Vendor temporary labour contract. This pivotal role focuses on efficient procurement of temporary staffing within public sector guidelines while maintaining service resilience and compliance. Join us if you're ready to make a measurable difference in our workforce solutions, with flexible working options and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave increasing to 33 days

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted memberships for local activities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management within the public sector.
• Track record of managing complex vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of IR35 and Agency Worker Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate contract with Managed Service Provider.
• Ensure temporary staffing is procured efficiently.
• Act as senior contact for contract governance and compliance.

Skills

Contract Management

Supplier Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Qualification in Contract Management

Job description

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Job Description

We're Hiring: Agency Contract Manager

Location: Nottingham | Grade J | Salary: £49,764 to £52,805
Full-time | Agency Contract Manager

Are you an expert in temporary agency recruitment and managed service provider contracts? Do you have the confidence to influence and drive performance across a large and complex workforce supply chain? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing compliance, stakeholder relationships, and supplier performance? If so, we want to hear from you.

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Agency Contract Manager to lead the management of our Neutral Vendor temporary labour contract. This role sits at the heart of how we source and manage contingent workers across the organisation and is key to delivering value, compliance, and service resilience.

What you'll be responsible for

As the strategic contract owner and internal lead for our contingent labour supply chain, you will:
Manage the corporate contract with our Managed Service Provider
Ensure temporary staffing is procured efficiently, transparently, and in line with public sector procurement regulations
Act as the senior point of contact for all aspects of the contract, from governance to compliance and performance
Work closely with hiring managers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to meet complex staffing needs across the organisation
Resolve service issues and challenges with pragmatic, data-led decisions
Monitor spend, ensure cost efficiency, and enforce adherence to agreed frameworks
Lead market intelligence gathering to overcome sourcing barriers for specialist and hard-to-fill roles
Be a key contributor to the evolution of our Hiring & Managing Agency Workers policy

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who brings a deep understanding of contract and supplier management in the temporary recruitment sector. You should be confident holding both internal and external stakeholders to account, with the ability to challenge constructively, find solutions under pressure, and improve how we work.

You will need to demonstrate:
Previous experience in contract management within the public sector
A track record of managing complex vendor relationships and performance
Knowledge of IR35, Agency Worker Regulations, and compliance frameworks
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
A collaborative and resilient mindset, able to influence at all levels
An understanding of procurement law and best practice
A personal commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

A professional qualification in contract management or a relevant field is desirable.

Why join Nottingham City Council?

At Nottingham City Council, we don't just fill roles. We build careers, shape services, and make a difference to people's lives. We offer:
A progressive, values-driven workplace focused on citizen outcomes
A high-impact leadership role at the centre of workforce transformation
Flexible and hybrid working options
A collaborative, inclusive team culture that values your ideas
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

Ready to take charge of a critical workforce contract?

If you are motivated by challenge, thrive in complexity and want to make a measurable difference, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and help us deliver smart, compliant, and sustainable workforce solutions for the people of Nottingham.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Polly Colville, by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 10th August 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.