Frameworks Manager

RSM UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and Flexible working

27 Days Holiday

Wellbeing benefits including financial

Courses on demand

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking an experienced Frameworks Manager to lead its approach to identifying, qualifying, and managing places on frameworks, dynamic markets and master service agreements. You will steer early qualification conversations, plan applications, and oversee governance to ensure timely, well-prepared submissions.

The role requires commercial insight, strong organisation, and the ability to coordinate input across legal, risk, finance, IT and information security.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems or dynamic markets.
• Strong understanding of public sector and/or financial services procurement practices.
• Demonstrable experience of building and managing an opportunity pipeline and turning market intelligence into practical preparation.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to recommend actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead early qualification conversations for new frameworks identified through tender alerts and market engagement.
• Prepare and present assessments of previous framework activity to inform renewal decisions.
• Establish the application plan, governance, milestones and ownership for framework submissions.
• Translate procurement documents into clear response plans and coordinate input from legal, risk, finance, IT and information security.
• Maintain a central register of framework positions with owners, scope and renewal dates.
• Deliver practical training for partners and teams on framework operation and usage of existing positions.

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Frameworks Manager

Make an Impact at RSM UK

We are looking for an experienced Frameworks & Dynamic Markets Manager to lead RSM's strategic and operational approach to identifying, qualifying, applying for and managing places on frameworks, dynamic markets and selected master services agreements. You will proactively monitor the market, maintain a forward-looking pipeline and lead early qualification conversations so the business can make informed bid or no-bid decisions and prepare well ahead of procurement processes opening. You will then coordinate approved framework applications and oversee the governance, reporting, knowledge and operational management of awarded positions. This is not a role focused on writing or managing the individual client bids generated through frameworks. It is an opportunity for a commercially minded, highly organised framework specialist to shape which procurement routes RSM pursues, strengthen application readiness and ensure the firm manages and uses its framework positions effectively.

You’ll make an impact by

• Leading early qualification conversations for new frameworks identified through tender alerts, pipeline monitoring, internal referrals and market engagement.
• For frameworks where RSM is considering re-application, prepare and present a clear assessment of previous framework activity, utilisation, outcomes and success to inform the decision to re-apply and shape the future approach.
• On approval to proceed, establish the application plan, governance, milestones, responsibilities and internal review route.
• Interpret procurement documents and translate mandatory requirements, selection criteria, lot structures, evidence needs and portal requirements into a clear response plan.
• Identify the right owners and contributors for each part of the application and coordinate input from business teams and core functions, including legal, risk, finance, IT, and information security.
• Maintain a complete and accurate central register of RSM's framework, dynamic market and relevant master services agreement positions, including owners, scope, lots, terms, expiry or renewal points and key obligations.
• Maintain visibility of framework expiry and renewal dates, proactively engaging framework owners and key stakeholders well in advance to confirm intentions, gather evidence and begin preparation for any re-application.
• Create and maintain an accessible framework and dynamic markets hub on the intranet as the primary internal source of current guidance, ownership and portfolio information.
• Develop and deliver practical training for partners and teams on how frameworks and dynamic markets operate, how RSM should prepare for them and how existing positions can be used appropriately.

What we are looking for

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

• Significant experience of frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems or dynamic markets, procurement routes or complex supplier applications, ideally within professional services, consultancy or a similarly complex B2B environment.
• Strong understanding of public sector and/or financial services procurement practices, including relevant legislation, regulatory expectations and procurement portals.
• Demonstrable experience of building and managing an opportunity pipeline, conducting structured qualification and turning market intelligence into practical business preparation.
• Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to assess strategic fit, potential value, capability, risk, investment and resource requirements and to form clear recommendations.
• Excellent programme and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple long-lead and live procurement activities simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the confidence to convene senior leaders, clarify ownership, challenge constructively and secure timely decisions.
• A highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented working style, with the discipline to maintain accurate records, governance, reporting and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex procurement information and explain requirements clearly to different audiences.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional input from legal, risk, finance, technology, information security, sustainability, marketing and operational teams.
• An analytical and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify trends, gaps and practical opportunities to strengthen RSM's framework portfolio and operating approach.
• PRINCE2 or a similar project management qualification is desirable.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.