Assistant Contracts Manager - Central Government

Role: Assistant Contracts Manager x 2 REF 103830
Contract Length: Until the end of March 2027
Location: Hybrid/Birmingham or London – 3 days per week in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £450 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for an Assistant Contracts Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT CONTRACTS MANAGER

• Assist the Contract Manager and Senior contract Manager in their duties of managing a portfolio of corporate contracts
• Contribute to the administration of corporate contracts
• Assist in drafting documents to progress change requests through the company’s governance structure, systems and in association with other functions;
• Assist in compiling documents for compliance checks against contracts
• Assist in the production of contract management plans for each contract
• Review supplier performance against KPIs and performance measures
• Assist in the calculation of service credits and warranty payments
• Work to achieve value for money at each stage of the contract.
• Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
• Additional accountabilities may include:
• Setting up and facilitating meetings and information sharing with other functional areas
• Ad hoc support to high-profile projects

  SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ASSISTANT CONTRACTS MANAGER

• Stakeholder management skills
• Ability to provide attention to detail, especially with regards to contract documentation
• Administrative skills.

  Knowledge:

• Governance, Assurance & Compliance (3)
• Strategy Development (1)
• Project Management & Planning (2)
• Estimating & Cost Planning (1)
• Procurement (1)
• UCR/PCR Application (1)
• Bespoke Third Party Agreements (1)
• Contract Management & Administration (3)
• Negotiation (2)
• Dispute Resolution (2)
• Cost Control (2)
• Risk & Value Management (2)
• Supply Chain Management (1)
• Processes (3)
• Systems (3)
• Desirable Memberships / Qualifications - NEC Practitioner, MCIPS or MRICS
• (1) Aware: Awareness/ theoretical appreciation of the competence.
• (2) Practiced: Applies the competence under supervision, primarily in non-complex situations.
• (3) Competent: Applies the competence independently or with minimal supervision, often in situations of some complexity.
• (4) Proficient: Can critically evaluate and adapt to situation as required. Applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations. Can supervise others applying the competence.
• (5) Expert/ Strategic: Can critically evaluate, adapt or develop new theories and/or methods. Recognised as an expert by other senior professionals, who is called on by others for advice on the competence and educates others. Applies the competence independently in highly complex or challenging situations.

   

  Type of experience:

• Experience working in a commercial environment
• Experience in an assistant contract or commercial management role
• Stakeholder and supplier management skills
• Experience with a good range of programmes and software (Excel, SAP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project)

If you are an Assistant Contracts Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us and quote the role you are applying for.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

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