People Directorate Contracts & Governance Lead

Government Recruitment Service; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave + 8 holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Bristol seeks a detail‑oriented Contracts Lead to oversee the management of contracts across the DVSA People Directorate. You will ensure governance, compliance and value for money while coordinating with Commercial colleagues and external suppliers.

The role requires experience in contract lifecycle management, governance reporting and stakeholder collaboration within a regulated public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts or supplier relationships within governance frameworks.
• Analysing performance data or management information to identify risks, trends and opportunities.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Contract management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Bristol seeks a detail‑oriented Contracts Lead to oversee the management of contracts across the DVSA People Directorate. You will ensure governance, compliance and value for money while coordinating with Commercial colleagues and external suppliers.

The role requires experience in contract lifecycle management, governance reporting and stakeholder collaboration within a regulated public sector environment.