Overview
In this leadership role, you will own a high-profile portfolio of greenspace, leisure, culture and sports contracts, ensuring value-for-money and social value. You will establish a data-led contract management function with robust governance and performance monitoring. The role involves leading major procurement activities, contract mobilisation and improvement programmes, while building strong relationships with elected members, leaders and community groups. You will shape services that boost healthy communities and environmental sustainability, with autonomy to implement new systems and develop a high-performing team. This is a rare chance to leave a visible imprint on public spaces and居民s
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- autonomy to implement new systems
- opportunity to shape a high-performing team
- diversity & inclusion-focused environment
- public sector role with visible community impact
Responsibilities
- Oversee high-value greenspace, leisure, culture and sports-related contracts.
- Develop and implement contract management and quality assurance frameworks.
- Create KPI, SLA and performance monitoring systems for continuous improvement.
- Drive value, efficiency and social value outcomes across the portfolio.
- Lead major procurement exercises and contract renewals in the public sector.
- Foster partnerships with contractors, stakeholders, community groups and service users.
- Prepare and present reports to senior stakeholders and governance boards.
- Oversee contract mobilisation, implementation and transition activities.
- Manage budgets for large-scale contracted services.
- Recruit, develop and lead two Contract Monitoring Officer positions.
Key requirements
- Background in public sector procurement, commissioning, contract management or commercial service delivery.
- Experience managing high-value contracts in local authority or similar environment.
- Track record of establishing or improving contract management frameworks and governance.
- Strong procurement and commissioning experience, including tenders.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication, engaging senior leaders and community groups.
- Experience managing budgets and delivering value-for-money outcomes.
- Ability to analyse performance data and drive service improvements.
- Previous line management experience or willingness to develop a team.
- stakeholder management
- communication
- leadership
- contract management frameworks
- governance processes
- performance monitoring systems
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