Service Contracts Manager

Forward Assist Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Service Contracts Manager to oversee service contracts and maintain strong client relationships in the South of England. This role requires expertise in the technical security industry and the ability to manage contract performance while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have formal qualifications and SC/DV clearance. Opportunities for travel are included.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the technical security industry.
• SC/DV cleared.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful execution of service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with H&S requirements on all sites.
• Monitor renewal KPIs and contractual performance.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Analysing financial data

Effective communication

Education

Formal technical or commercial qualification, HNC or equivalent

Job description

Service Contracts Manager (South)

Home-Based with travel across South of England Region

About Us

Our client is an Independent Security Systems Integrator, with expertise built over four decades delivering security solutions for high-security, public space, transport, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

Job Description

The Service Contracts Manager will oversee the successful execution of assigned service contracts. In this role, they will serve as a key liaison between the client and the company, ensuring a stable and lasting relationship while prioritising client retention. They will also be responsible for ensuring that both parties consistently adhere to the contract’s commercial and operational terms.

The role requires strong customer relationship management skills, the to analyse and interpret financial and operational data, and effective communication both written and verbal while coordinating between the client and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Maximisation & Profitability

• Increase revenue at every opportunity, ensuring renewals include all equipment on site and client’s expectations are met regarding SLA whilst liaising with Sales and others.
• Generation and completion of small works and maximisation of contract account value at all times, e.g. chargeable calls, contract extensions, etc. to final invoice.
• Retain or improve gross profit margins across all allocated contracts.

Client Retention & Contract Delivery

• Monitoring of renewal KPIs and contractual performance during the term.
• Ensure the contract can be always fulfilled in terms of resource capacity and capability in conjunction with the Help Desk and others.
• Selection of appropriate sub-contractors where required, including engagement under the relevant terms and conditions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate with all parties involved on a regular basis through regular client meetings as required.
• Produce SLA and KPI reports specific to the contracts allocated.
• Production and distribution of bespoke reports for clients as required.
• Develop cost savings where possible in relation to allocated contracts and resource specifically.
• Assist with the provision of correct invoicing details and cash collection/bad debt issues where applicable.
• Attend regular Service Contract Review meetings to ascertain and confirm commercial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all H&S requirements on all sites/contracts.
• Work together with Service Admin to ensure they are aware of the requirements for Risk Assessments and Method Statements and assist with completion where required.
• Remain aware of electronic security systems and an authority on installed products along with technical advances within the industry.
• Provide point of contact for exceptional issues and as an escalation for all contracts both within and outside working hours.
• Ensure that all client-specific procedures are adhered to at all times, e.g. invoicing, site instructions and constraints and health and safety.
• Ensure that all company procedures are adhered to on all projects and compliance with NSI procedures in all relevant areas of activity/projects.

Qualifications

• Formal technical or commercial qualification, HNC or equivalent.
• Previous experience in the technical security industry.
• SC/DV cleared.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.