Job Description

On behalf of Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA), we are looking for a Contracts Manager - Inside IR35 for a 6 month contract based Hybrid working (3 days per week in Newcastle office and remaining WFH)

About the role:

The Contract Manager will be a key member of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority's Digital Delivery ambitions, focusing on delivering the IBCA's aims and objectives. You'll be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is recognised and where you can enhance your commercial and contract management experience. The defining aspect of this role is commercial and contract management, control and reporting. We're looking for an individual who is proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. You'll thrive in fast-paced, evolving digital environments, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in the face of change.

Who we're looking for:

A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement are essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges and drive effective commercial and contract management, control and reporting. This role requires strong commercial capabilities, effective stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate complex challenges to ensure successful outcomes. You will need to be proactive, analytical and confident working with teams and senior stakeholders. You will bring sound financial management skills, judgement, attention to detail and a collaborative approach.



The main duties and responsibilities of the Contract Manager would be to:

Understand Business requirements to establish a route to market. Negotiate contract proposals with Commercials and challenge where appropriate, to deliver cost savings and VFM for IBCA. Chair regular checkpoint meetings, commercial product calls and chair ad-hoc supplier / commercial meetings. Considering all procurement options including re-use of current contracts. Deliver procurement plans & strategies. Progress contracts within agreed governance frameworks, provide information as and when required for Audit. Build close relationships with other areas of IBCA, resolving issues or conflict with stakeholders. Lead business & stakeholder engagement to understand requirements and ensure successful contractual outcomes. Manage expectations and provide continuous support. Creating and embedding strategies to influence and manage stakeholders. Build close relationships with Suppliers. Seek resolution or resolve conflict with Suppliers. Manage Contractual agreements. Monitor Supplier Performance and identify trends. Identify and mitigate risks. Liaise and plan Business Requirements. Provide a forward look Commercial pipeline of Contracts including Governance. Ensure budget allocation / forecast is aligned with the required portfolio of work. Support stakeholders to build the work programme and commercial pipeline based on deliverables and objectives. Develop the appropriate aspects of the HMT 5 case business case model.

Essential:

Proven track record of effective commercial and contract management with wide ranging experience in delivering value for money and robust contract management reports, modeling, and improvements. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a challenging delivery environment while meeting tight timelines. Exceptional communication skills to commercial and contract performance and priorities clearly to diverse audiences and stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships at a senior level. Experience in Digital/Systems implementations or transformation projects. Recognised financial management qualifications e.g. CIPS, ICM, IACCM

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, IBCA 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. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.



Armed Forces Commitment



IBCA guarantees to interview?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. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".