Senior Contract Management Support Service Advisor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Contract Management Support Service Advisor for Natural Resources Wales. The role involves advising on contract management and ensuring compliance for various contracts. Ideal candidates will have CIPS Level 6 or be working towards it, with a strong knowledge of contract law. This position offers a hybrid work model and extensive benefits, including a civil service pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Continuous development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contract law and public sector policies.
• Proven experience managing medium to high-risk contracts.
• Able to drive value for money and ensure contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support contract managers.
• Ensure good governance and compliance.
• Produce clear guidance and analysis.

Skills

CIPS Level 6

Contract law knowledge

Commercial negotiation

Influencing commercial decisions

Risk management

Education

CIPS Level 6 or working towards

CMPC Expert qualification

Job description

Senior Contract Management Support Service Advisor

Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £41,132 per annum + benefits including Civil Service pension scheme
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Mon - Fri
Location: Wales (Hybrid & flexible working)

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is at the heart of making sure Wales' natural resources are being used sustainably so that future generations can benefit from them.

Offering agile working, flexible working and remote working with generous annual leave allowances, civil service pension, CPD and a wide range of health & wellbeing benefits ensures that Natural Resources Wales remains an employer of choice for job seekers across Wales and beyond.

Yolk Recruitment is working in partnership with Natural Resources Wales to recruit a Senior Contract Management Support Service Advisor. You will play a vita role in providing expert contract management advice across a wide range of contracts. Acting as a trusted expert, providing high-quality advice and support to managers throughout the full contract lifecycle from scoping through to delivery, risk management and exit planning.

The postholder can be based in any one of their offices across Wales: Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Bangor, Dolgellau, Welshpool, Aberystwyth, Llandrindod Wells, Lampeter, Neath Port Talbot, Resolven, Swansea, Llandovery, Cross Hands, Haverfordwest, Cardiff.

Key purpose of the Role

• Advise and support contract managers on medium to high-risk contracts.
• Ensure good governance, risk management, and compliance (e.g. data security, anti-fraud, sustainability).
• Help define and monitor performance measures for contracts.
• Lead on transition planning from contract award to service delivery.
• Coach and mentor staff on commercial best practice.
• Influence internal teams to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Work autonomously and make decisions under NRW's financial delegation scheme.
• Contribute to strategic commercial goals and continuous improvement.
• Produce clear guidance, analysis, and advice to support internal decision-making.

What we're looking for

• CIPS Level 6 (or working towards) - Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.
• Willingness to complete CMPC Expert qualification within 18 months (if not already held).
• Strong knowledge of contract law and public sector policies.
• Proven experience influencing commercial decisions and managing complex contracts.
• Able to manage commercial negotiations, drive value for money, and ensure contract compliance.

Welsh Language Requirement:

Level A1 - Entry: Ability to understand and use basic phrases.
Don't meet this yet? Don't worry - NRW will support your learning journey.

Reward

Working for NRW means being part of a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven organisation. We offer:

• Agile and hybrid working - your nearest NRW office will be your base.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme - with employer contributions of 28.97%.
• Generous annual leave - starting at 28 days, rising to 33.
• Continuous development - including leadership programmes and higher education support.
• Wellbeing support - including a weekly wellbeing hour.

To Apply:

To access the full job description, please contact Branwen Johns at Yolk Recruitment.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria on the full job description.

Closing Date: Friday, 29th August

Interview Dates likely to be: Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th September.

NRW are passionate about creative a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. They embrace quality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion. They put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity, and respect at the heart of their values.

NRW are committed to equal opportunities and guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Yolk Recruitment is the exclusive recruitment partner to Natural Resources Wales and therefore all applications will be managed by the team at Yolk following NRW's own fair and transparent recruitment process.