The Role
Southwark's Asset Management Commercial and Procurement division are looking for a Contracts, Commissioning and Compliance Manager to lead on strategic direction and deliver procurement aligned with key departmental strategic objectives.
Key duties include:
- Ensure that complex construction and maintenance contracts are procured and mobilised to achieve the department's business objectives, the Borough Plan and in-line with current legislation.
- Be responsible for implementing a formal development framework whilst coaching and assisting others throughout the organisation in that area of expertise.
- Develop plans and guidance to deliver the council’s objectives, focussing on long term business strategy and contributing to the wider longer term strategy using knowledge of the market to inform strategic direction
- Lead and manage a group of procurement and compliance professionals to deliver an effective service to the council.
About you
You will have:
- a CIPS diploma with extensive experience in construction procurement.
- comprehensive knowledge of contract law in relation to construction contracts.
- experience developing Service Improvement and Business Plans for procurement and contract management.
- management experience (including performance measures and ideally coaching)
Application process
Please apply online and complete our internal application form by 11:59pm on 30th May 2021.
Additional details
- Internal Only: We will only consider applications from internal candidates that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment at Southwark Council.
- In addition to the base salary, this role attracts a JNC benefit of £2724 per year (reviewed annually) which can be redeemed against a benefits package or taken as a cashable amount, payed monthly.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 11:59pm 30th May 2021
Interviews / assessments: 8th June 2021 (via video call)
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.
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