Contract Management Lead - Bristol, United Kingdom - Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week. Your working days will be Monday to Friday.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Procurement & Contract Management Service for a motivated and experienced Contract Management Lead professional to join Bristol City Council, a diverse and ambitious organisation with a £1bn+ p.a.

revenue budget and £1bn capital programme.

Bristol City Council is seeking to recruit an experienced Contract Management Leader to manage its Strategic Centralised Contract Management function which includes PFI contracts (Schools & Leisure Services).

What will I be doing?

You will have overall lead responsibility for:

Leading a high-quality contract management service, compliant with legislation, council policies and objectives
Leadership, delivery and embedding of the Councils Contract Management Framework in a manner that supports and compliments the wider objectives of the council
Supporting the centralised Contract Management team to deliver a consistent and professional Contract Management Service to the Council's highest risk, high value Portfolio's of contracts.
Being the nominated Councils Local Authority Representative for PFI Contracts
Attending various school and contract meetings aswell as monitoring the performance of the providers against the Key Performance Indicators and Payment Mechanisms.
Approving variations to PFI contracts and monitoring the ongoing financial affordability.

What do I need to have?

You should be a self starter, highly self motivated, a problem solver and able to communicate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualified to graduate and / or full professional level in an appropriate discipline, e.g. contract/ commercial / business management, or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Extensive experience in contracting or contract management, preferably within the private and public sector within a range of industries including PFI/PPP, leading on planned and responsive changes to PFI/PPP commercial requirements.

We need someone that Ability to lead and manage a vast team whilst, inspiring and motivating people across a whole service.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

Interviews are expected to take place on week commencing 1

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May 2023
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**If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Niotia Ferguson Head of Procurement & Contract Management on