Commercial & Contracts Strategy Manager - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Commercial & Contract Strategy Manager (Operational Contracts Team) 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience
• A company car lease/allowance scheme (£4,980 cash allowance)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 15% of annual salary)
• Private health care (Self and partner, if applicable)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working

Work type: Fixed Term Contract - 18 Months 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial & Contract Strategy Manager to join the Operational Contracts Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Operational Contracts Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The primary purpose of this role is to oversee the Water Services Partnership contracts, managing an annual budget of approximately £67 million. The goal is to ensure exceptional safety and operational performance while optimizing financial efficiency in third-party expenditures. This involves strong management of both internal and external stakeholders, including highways and local authorities. Key responsibilities include triage, planning, and prioritizing essential workstreams to minimize waste for Yorkshire Water technicians and WSP partners.

Additionally, the role entails managing and delivering an annual program of business plan initiatives aimed at achieving cost savings and performance improvements tied to ODI benefits. It also involves developing future contract strategies and ensuring that any future tenders or amendments to existing frameworks align with Yorkshire Water's needs. Leading the Operational Contracts Team and crafting its strategic plan in accordance with Yorkshire Water's 10-year strategy are also crucial aspects of this position.

Where you fit in:

As our Commercial & Contract Strategy Manager you will:

• Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of water operations and the water industry.
• Have experience of managing and leading teams and a proven track record in implementing change and process improvement.
• Exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess commercial understanding and experience of managing contract performance within an operational environment.
• Have a recognizable skillset that is preferred within the water industry, its regulatory bodies and/or experience within the utility sector.
• Be an excellent operational and people leader, balanced with the analytical and creative abilities necessary for innovation.
• Have the ability to create effective alliances through excellent relationship management skills to engage the wider business in the delivery of performance commitments.
• Exemplify and bring to life our core values of outstanding safety management.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Experience of managing large value contracts ideally within the Water Industry.
• Change management experience - people and organizational design.
• Previous experience of setting the strategy and direction of a function.
• Financial accountability of budgets.
• People management - managing the performance and safety aspects of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

You will also benefit from having:

• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and/or regulated environment.
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've got experience in Commercial & Contract Strategy Management and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Closing date - 13th April 2025

Interviews to be held week commencing 21st April 2025

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.