Senior Commercial Contract Manager

The Money and Pensions Service; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Bedford is seeking a Senior Commercial Contract Manager to lead the commercial management of customer delivery contracts. This role will require developing effective stakeholder relationships, executing contract management plans, and mitigating commercial risks. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in commercial contract management and relevant qualifications like MCIPS. A flexible hybrid work model is offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (30 days plus Bank Holidays)

Pension contributions matched 2 to 1

Interest-free loan for travel season tickets

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs

Life assurance scheme

Paid volunteering (2 days a year)

Recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in senior commercial contract management.
• Proven effective relationship development with stakeholders.
• Experience with commercial cost models and their implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute contract management plans.
• Manage negotiations and contract amendments.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Cost benchmarking

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Relevant accreditation or experience

Job description

Overview

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Senior Commercial Contract Manager. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to lead the commercial management of our customer delivery contracts and support with mentorship and guidance other contract managers, helping to strengthen commercial capability across the organisation.

You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing. The Senior Commercial Contract Manager will report directly to the Corporate Director of Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management:
  • Develop, refine and execute contract management plans in line with government guidance and best practice
  • Refine/execute a contractual change processes
  • Conduct negotiations for changes related to the contract
  • Review and amend contract documents, including service level exhibits, statements of work in line with agreed changes
  • Maintain and refine exit plans as necessary to ensure orderly contract exits
  • Identify and mitigate commercial risk
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Intervene, analyse, manage, and resolve business conflicts between MaPS and the vendors / suppliers and manage internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• MCIPS or equivalent such as IACCM/WCC OR equivalent relevant experience or accreditation
• Proven track record of working effectively in commercial contract management and strong and demonstrable experience of commercial contract management at a senior level (ideally 5-10 years' experience in a similar role and be interested in, and able to add value to, the development of our contract management capability)
• Experienced in commercial cost models and their practical implementation
• Cost benchmarking
• Contract audits and assurance

About MaPS

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values - caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. We seek people who align with our values:

• Caring – We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting – We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming – We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment – By fostering our values, we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds and promoting inclusion, equity, and belonging. We want our colleagues to "bring their whole selves to work."

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave - 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.