Hybrid Strategic Contract & Commercial Manager

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring suppliers meet obligations and deliver incremental value. The role requires cross-functional collaboration across services, risk management, and adherence to contract management standards.

The ideal candidate will have NEC TSC experience, a track record delivering improvements on active contracts, and familiarity with local government processes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of complex and/or operationally critical contracts.
• Experience delivering improvements and innovation for active contracts.
• Experience managing an NEC TSC contract.
• Local Government experience desirable, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate best practice in the implementation of the organisation’s contract management standards.
• Lead contract management activities on designated contracts, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations.
• Help build and maintain a clear picture of the subcontract relationships that OCC relies upon, mapping risks and dependencies to build mitigation strategies.
• Work with various departments to ensure contract management processes are aligned with organisational goals.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of contracts to identify and mitigate risks, maximise opportunities, and deliver incremental value throughout the contract life.
• Ensure a smooth mobilisation and transition process for all new contracts, smooth exits for all expiring or terminated contracts, and effective business continuity provisions are in place.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

NEC qualification or equivalent

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring suppliers meet obligations and deliver incremental value. The role requires cross-functional collaboration across services, risk management, and adherence to contract management standards.

The ideal candidate will have NEC TSC experience, a track record delivering improvements on active contracts, and familiarity with local government processes.