Business and Contracts Manager

We are seeking a Business & Contracts Manager to lead contract management activities that underpin the delivery of critical technology services across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading the management and governance of the Technology contract portfolio.
• Managing supplier relationships and monitoring contract performance to ensure service delivery and value for money.
• Developing and maintaining the Corporate Services Contracts Register and contract renewal programme.
• Supporting procurement activities, market engagement exercises and tender processes.
• Supporting the monitoring of technology budgets, expenditure, forecasts and financial performance.
• Preparing business cases, governance reports and approval documentation.
• Identifying commercial opportunities, efficiencies and savings.
• Supporting Procurement Services in ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, contract standing orders and corporate governance requirements.
• Providing performance reporting and management information to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting major technology, digital and transformation programmes through effective commercial planning and contract management.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience in contract, supplier or commercial management.
• Experience of budget monitoring, financial management and business planning.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract governance and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of developing business cases, reports and governance documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Experience within local government, technology services or a regulated environment would be advantageous.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working hours, a 36 hour week, generous holiday entitlement, and access to a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.