Interim Contract Management Lead

ADECCO; Marlborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Interim Contract Management Lead, making a significant impact on public services in Wiltshire. This temporary position focuses on developing contract management methodologies and ensuring compliance with public sector requirements, providing a chance to drive meaningful change and enhance supplier performance.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management within complex public sector environments.
• Deep knowledge of public contract law and supplier performance frameworks.
• Experience in designing and implementing contract management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a contract management methodology.
• Manage the Corporate Contracts Register and ensure stakeholder collaboration.
• Conduct thorough reviews of existing contracts to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Contract Management

Public Contract Law

Risk Mitigation

Supplier Performance Management

Influencing Skills

Job description

Title: Interim Contract Management Lead
Location: Wiltshire (1 day per week onsite) | Duration: Up to 6 Months | Temporary Contract

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the public services sector? Our client is seeking a dynamic Interim Contract Management Lead to join their team and drive excellence in contract management. If you're passionate about improving value, compliance, and supplier performance, this is the role for you!

Note: This role falls inside IR35 regulations.

Purpose of the Role:
As the Interim Contract Management Lead, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and embedding effective contract management frameworks and practises. Your expertise will ensure that our client maximises value from their contracts while maintaining compliance and enhancing supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Implement: Create a robust contract management methodology based on contract classification (Gold/Silver/Bronze).


• Ownership of Corporate Contracts Register: Ensure it is shared with relevant stakeholders to promote collaboration.


• Transparency Compliance: Manage all obligations under The Procurement Act 2023 to ensure full compliance.


• Contract Reviews: Conduct thorough reviews of existing contracts to identify risks, value, and improvement opportunities.


• Support & Train: Provide support and training to designated contract owners and managers.


• Supplier Performance Management: Introduce practises including KPIs and regular review meetings to monitor performance.


• Identify Opportunities: Find avenues for renegotiation or early exit from contracts when beneficial.


• Transition Planning: Assist in planning for a seamless transition from interim to permanent resources.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in contract management within complex public sector environments.


• Deep knowledge of public contract law, risk mitigation, and supplier performance frameworks.


• Experience in designing and rolling out contract management methodologies.


• Strong influencing skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and non-specialists alike.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to enhancing public services. You will work alongside passionate professionals and contribute to making a tangible difference in the community.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.


• The chance to lead meaningful change in public sector contract management.


• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

If you are a strategic thinker with a flair for contract management and a passion for public service, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!
Seize this opportunity to showcase your expertise and drive impactful change. Submit your application today and be part of our mission to enhance the quality of public services in Wiltshire!

Join us in shaping the future of public service contract management!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.