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    Senior Contracts Manager - Belfast, United Kingdom - UK Civil Service

    UK Civil Service
    UK Civil Service Belfast, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Our priorities��

    Optimise public R&D investment to support areas of relative UK strength and increase the level of private R&D to make our economy the most innovative in the world.��

    Promote a diverse research and innovation system that connects discovery to new companies, growth and jobs � including by delivering world-class physical and digital infrastructure (such as gigabit broadband), making the UK the best place to start and grow a technology business and developing and attracting top talent.��

    Put public services � including the NHS and schools � at the forefront of innovation, championing new ways of working and the development of in-house STEM capability to improve outcomes for people.��

    Strengthen international collaboration on science and technology in line with the Integrated Review, and ensure our researchers are able to continue to�work with leading scientists in Europe and around the world.��

    Deliver legislative and regulatory reforms to drive competition and promote innovation, including the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill and our pro-innovation approach to regulating AI.��

    Our Inclusive Environment��

    We have an inclusive culture which makes the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us be more innovative.�

    �We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.��

    We welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion and fully support candidates with a disability or long-term condition who require adjustments in our recruitment process.��

    We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application process. You can sign up for upcoming events here:�?��

    You can also follow our LinkedIn Page:�����

    Job description

    About the Commission:

    The Geospatial Commission is at the forefront of an extraordinary period of technological evolution that is changing how we live, work and travel. Geospatial data and technologies enable us to be on the cutting edge of innovation and are increasingly valuable tools for businesses and public-sector organisations, from the parcel ordered and delivered to you on the same day to the creation of a digital map of pipes and cables underground, geospatial innovations are increasingly powering the way we go about our daily lives.
    The Geospatial Commission is a committee within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology responsible for setting the UK Geospatial Strategy and coordinating public sector geospatial activity. It is an economic policy unit supported by a range of professionals including analysts, policy, project managers, and data specialists from a variety of backgrounds. Our aim is to unlock the significant economic, social and environmental opportunities offered by location data and boost the UK�s global geospatial expertise. For further information about the Geospatial Commission, please .

    About the role:
     Are you seeking your next career challenge?
    Would you like to become part of a team supporting some of the most exciting science, innovation and technology? If you are looking for a rewarding & exciting opportunity then this role could be for you. Commercial work within Geospatial and DSIT is broad and our teams work on a range of activities from procurements and grants to working alongside other government departments to deliver exciting and innovative projects.

    We collaborate with our colleagues across DSIT to secure value for money, manage risk and provide guidance throughout the commercial life-cycle. Each day our teams contribute to the Departments achievements and we want you to be part of that too, we believe that the key to success is to develop our teams to become trusted commercial advisors. We want you to enjoy our dynamic, friendly and inclusive team and make the most of opportunities to need you; two critical parts of delivering the strategy depend on the management of our existing public sector contracts and the procurement of new products and services to support the Geospatial Commission's are looking for an enthusiastic senior contract manager, to support the management of our contracts and contracts pipeline, to enable the delivery of these programmes and ultimately deliver value to end users and influencing the geospatial data market as whole. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a high-profile aspect of government policy, aligning with its wider data and industrial strategies, and other key priorities where location-based data is a key component in realising both economic and social value.

    Person specification

    Key responsibilities:

    In this role you will lead on:

  • Day to day management and monitoring of the contracts, working with suppliers and users to ensure that the contracted performance targets are met.
  • Adopt a continuous improvement approach, Identifying areas for improvement and work with both the suppliers and stakeholders to ensure that solutions are found and implemented which maximise value for money over the whole life of the contract.
  • The development of close and collaborative relationships with users, key stakeholders, and suppliers in order to ensure the delivery of superior service and value for money.
  • Provide leadership and building trust to ensure positive engagement during times of tension with both users and suppliers.
  • Lead on the delivery of the new data and services to the end users ensuring they fully meet requirements and delivered on time.
  • Engagement with public sector stakeholders and geospatial partner bodies, ensuring a wide range of requirements are captured.
  • Engagement with commercial managers in Geospatial Commission, end users and existing suppliers to embed feedback and best practice in commercial strategy.
  • Continue to develop the existing commercial methodology and evidence base, working with the analysis team, to demonstrate the current value delivered by the contracts.
  • The development of close and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, colleagues, users, and existing suppliers.
  • To produce reports, statements and information papers to support a programme of internal governance, assisting with assuring Senior Management that all activity regarding the Geospatial Commission�s Public Sector Contracts are compliant and are being delivered as expected.
  • Lead on the management of risk and issues with suppliers, ensuring registers are in place which give appropriate cover to essential areas.

    • Person specification:
    We are looking for individuals with the following attributes, skills and experience:

  • Strong contract management skills, experience and awareness.
  • To work with suppliers and to be able to engage in meaningful but sometimes challenging conversations with stakeholders.
  • Experience of managing and interacting with stakeholders, sometimes with conflicting priorities, including senior officials and/or private sector organisations.
  • Able to work independently, with a proactive approach to the great work that you and your wider team are delivering.
  • A flexible and a collaborative attitude to team working, adapting to changing priorities and workloads.
  • Commercial or contract management skills including understanding of contributing to building business cases).
  • Previous experience or involvement in public sector procurements would be beneficial (Desirable).

    • Experience:
    We'll assess you against these experiences and strengths during the selection process:

  • Excellent communication skills and experience of engaging with stakeholders.
  • Contract management (Essential).
  • Procurement (Desirable).

    • Behaviours

    We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Working Together
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service

    • Benefits

    Alongside your salary of �38,860, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology contributes �10,492 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

    The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:

  • A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.
  • Automatic enrolment into the , with an average employer contribution of 27%.
  • A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
  • An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.
  • Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
  • The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.

    • Office attendance

    The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period

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