Contract Manager

Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave (plus increases)

8 Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development and professional-资格

Diversity and inclusion

Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour

Flexible working options

Job summary

Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee supplier contracts and commercial agreements across the Digital, Information and Security (DIS) directorate. You will ensure value for money, monitor performance and manage commercial risks, reporting to the Senior Business Manager.

You will support procurement activity, financial oversight and business planning, using data to inform decisions and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Robust knowledge of contract management and commercial principles.
• Experience writing procurement specifications and coordinating tender evaluations.
• Proven ability to identify and deliver value for money through strategic and robust contract management.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and negotiate with senior stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and handling of confidential information.
• Ability to gather data and insights to inform complex decisions.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex/high-value caseload of supplier contracts across DIS, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Monitoring contract performance, service delivery and financial spend against terms.
• Tracking supplier performance, KPIs and deliverables; lead monthly reviews with supplier and contract owners.
• Acting as primary point of contact for suppliers on contract matters; build effective relationships.
• Support the Senior Business Manager with supplier payments, contract variations and financial commitments.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial principles

Stakeholder management

Procurement specifications

Tender evaluation

Value for money

Education

CMCP Practitioner level

Job description

Location: Birmingham, Hastings, Leeds, Swansea (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for managing supplier contracts and commercial agreements across the Digital, Information and Security (DIS) directorate, ensuring they deliver value for money and meet business needs. Reporting to the Senior Business Manager, you will maintain effective supplier relationships, monitor contract performance, manage commercial risks and ensure compliance with relevant policies and governance requirements.

You will play a key role in supporting procurement activity, financial oversight and business planning, using data and insight to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement. Working with colleagues across DIS and external suppliers, you will help ensure commercial arrangements support the successful delivery of digital services and organisational objectives. Strong communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and provide sound commercial advice.

Top Responsibilities

• Managing a complex/high-value caseload of supplier contracts across the Digital Information and Security directorate, ensuring compliance with commercial and procurement policies.
• Monitoring contract performance, service delivery, and financial spend against agreed terms and conditions.
• Tracking and managing supplier performance, KPIs and deliverables each month. Lead monthly performance and delivery reviews with the supplier and contract owners to ensure the contracts are effective.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for suppliers on contract-related matters, building effective working relationships.
• Supporting the Senior Business Manager in ensuring supplier payments, contract variations, and financial commitments are accurately managed.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Robust knowledge and experience of contract management, commercial principles and successfully managing complex commercial relationships.
• Extensive experience of writing procurement specifications, managing supplier days and co-ordinating evaluation of tender responses.
• Successful track record in being able to identify and deliver value for money and improved delivery through both strategic commercial management and robust contract management.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and lead engagements to influence and negotiate with a wide network of senior stakeholders, including across functions or with external providers.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy, and ability to maintain and manage confidential or sensitive information.
• An ability to gather and produce information, data, insight and evidence in a way that can be used to inform decisions on complex issues.

Essential Qualifications

You will already hold at least one of the following:

• CMCP Practitioner level (Government Contract Management Capability Programme)

If you do not currently hold both, you will be expected to work towards obtaining the additional accreditation once in post.

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Tuesday 18th August 2026