Strategic Contract Management Capability Lead

UK Parliament; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Civil Service pension scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

UK Parliament is seeking an experienced Contract Management Capability Lead to join the Parliamentary Commercial Department. You will shape and deliver Parliament's contract management capability strategy across 250 Contract Managers and 100 Senior Contract Owners, embedding best practice.

The role combines strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and capability development, including designing training programmes, guidance and resources, and providing expert support amid significant

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 5 membership or equivalent contract expertise.
• Willingness to study for formal qualification if required.
• Experience in contract/framework management and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Parliament's contract management capability strategy.
• Design and deliver engaging training programmes, guidance and best practice resources.
• Coordinate knowledge sharing across the contract management community and provide expert support.

Skills

CIPS Level 5

MCIPS Level 6

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Capability strategy

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

CIPS Level 5 or equivalent

MCIPS Level 6 (advantage)

Job description

UK Parliament is seeking an experienced Contract Management Capability Lead to join the Parliamentary Commercial Department. You will shape and deliver Parliament's contract management capability strategy across 250 Contract Managers and 100 Senior Contract Owners, embedding best practice.

The role combines strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and capability development, including designing training programmes, guidance and resources, and providing expert support amid significant