Environmental Contracted Services (ECS) Contract Managers (Ref: 6919)

We are seeking Environmental Contracted Services (ECS) Contract Managers to work with our team. The successful candidates will be responsible for procuring and managing farm and land management advice, training, and support to farmers, managers, and landowners through the ETAF Framework.

The role involves managing the commissioning, delivery, and quality control of advice and training using the Environmental Training Advice and Facilitation Framework (ETFAF). You will liaise regularly with suppliers, the CSF/FCS teams, the Contracts team, local delivery teams, and Defra procurement team.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Managing the commissioning, delivery, and quality control of advice and training
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Preparing mini-tenders and evaluating contract awards
• Leading on planning, organising, and measuring delivery of contracted services
• Ensuring Quality Assurance of delivery activity
• Supporting the Senior Contract Manager and Framework Manager in provision of financial and activity-based data

The ideal candidate will have experience of running contracts and managing contractors/suppliers, knowledge of budget and project management, and good communication skills.

In return, we offer a salary of GBP 33,780 per year, flexible working arrangements, excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development, a generous leave allowance, access to the Civil Service Pension scheme, and a range of benefits.