Contracts & Governance Lead, People Directorate

Government Recruitment Service; Swansea; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 28.97%

25 days annual leave (+1 per year up,

8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Swansea is seeking a People Directorate Contracts Lead to oversee the end-to-end management of contracts across the directorate. You will ensure governance, compliance and supplier performance while delivering value for money in a regulated environment.

Joining the team offers a collaborative, supportive culture with civil service benefits and opportunities to develop commercial and contract management expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts or supplier relationships within governance frameworks.
• Ability to analyse performance data to identify risks, trends and opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building with stakeholders in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of People Directorate contracts, licences, MoUs and service agreements throughout their lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate contract records including ownership, financials, milestones and renewal dates.
• Ensure compliance with DVSA procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Monitor contract and supplier performance, addressing issues and driving improvements.
• Produce governance, assurance and management information reports on performance, risk and spend.
• Act as the key interface between People Directorate, Commercial teams and suppliers.
• Support procurement activity, audits and decisions through stakeholder engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes and ways of working.

Skills

Contract management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis (Excel/Power BI)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Swansea is seeking a People Directorate Contracts Lead to oversee the end-to-end management of contracts across the directorate. You will ensure governance, compliance and supplier performance while delivering value for money in a regulated environment.

Joining the team offers a collaborative, supportive culture with civil service benefits and opportunities to develop commercial and contract management expertise.