Operational Services Contract Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Salt
£65 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Operational Services Contract Manager role involves overseeing a portfolio of operational service contracts for a Local Authority in Essex. The position requires leading procurement activities and managing supplier performance to ensure successful project delivery. This is a six-month contract with a hybrid working arrangement, demanding a minimum of three days on-site. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make significant improvements in public services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end to end procurement exercises and contract mobilisation activities
- Manage supplier relationships and contract performance
- Monitor project delivery, budgets, risks and compliance
- Work closely with operational, procurement, legal and finance teams
- Produce reports and updates for senior stakeholders
- Drive service improvements and value for money across contracts
Key Skills:
- Experience managing operational service contracts within a Local Authority or public sector environment
- Strong procurement and contract management experience
- Knowledge of environmental services, waste management, public realm, highways, parks or similar operational services
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Understanding of public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements
Salary (Rate): £65.00 per hour
City: Essex
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Operational Services Contract Manager
Essex | Hybrid Working (Minimum 3 Days Onsite)
£60-£65 per hour Umbrella
6 Month Contract
We are seeking an experienced Operational Services Contract Manager to join a forward thinking Local Authority in Essex on an initial six month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a range of high profile operational and environmental projects, managing procurement activity, contract mobilisation and supplier performance across essential public services.
The RoleYou will be responsible for delivering and overseeing a portfolio of operational service contracts, ensuring projects are procured compliantly, mobilised successfully and deliver excellent outcomes for residents.
Projects include:
* Waste and recycling related procurements
* Environmental enforcement contracts
* Stray dog and abandoned vehicle services
* Fuel supply arrangements
* Public realm improvement projects
* Wheeled bin rollout programmes
* Park infrastructure and lighting projects
* Grounds and environmental service initiatives
* Lead end to end procurement exercises and contract mobilisation activities
* Manage supplier relationships and contract performance
* Monitor project delivery, budgets, risks and compliance
* Work closely with operational, procurement, legal and finance teams
* Produce reports and updates for senior stakeholders
* Drive service improvements and value for money across contracts
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Experience managing operational service contracts within a Local Authority or public sector environment
* Strong procurement and contract management experience
* Knowledge of environmental services, waste management, public realm, highways, parks or similar operational services
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
* Understanding of public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements
* £60-£65 per hour Umbrella
* Initial 6 month contract
* Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week
* Opportunity to deliver visible improvements across essential frontline services
* Immediate start available
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements
