Commissioning and Contracts Manager

Looking for a talented, enthusiastic and highly motivated team player

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Have you experience of commissioning & managing contracts?
Nottinghamshire County Council is looking for a talented Commissioning & Contracts Manager to lead the team that commissions and manages transport contracts. Worth in excess of £42m, these contracts enable residents across Nottinghamshire to access education, employment, training, health and leisure.
The Council is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated team player to join them to realise a game-changing programme of improvements that will help meet Nottinghamshire County Council\’s ten-year vision to
Improve health and wellbeing in all our communities
grow our economy and improve living standards
reduce the County\’s impact on the environment
help everyone access the best of Nottinghamshire.
You will be required to lead on the commissioning of transport solutions and transport infrastructure and the monitoring of contracts to ensure contract compliance. You will lead a team that advises on the commissioning of home to school transport, special educational needs & disabilities transport, local bus and bus stop infrastructure. You will also be responsible for embedding the Procurement Regulations 2024 into the service area to ensure compliance and best practice contract management.
Essential job requirements
Extensive knowledge of financial planning and performance management.
Extensive experience of planning and organising work for a team in a complex service environment.
Experience of managing a team and enabling their high performance.
At least 5 years\’ experience in service development, contract commissioning and project management in a comparable environment.
Use of modern technology and systems in a major customer environment, to enhance management information and service delivery.
Extensive experience of developing services and working with internal and external partners.
Excellent communication, presentation and reporting skills
Track record of working successfully as part of a team
Desirable job requirements
NVQ Level 5 in business management/commissioning/contract management or equivalent.
Experience working in or connected with transport.
Knowledge and understanding of commissioning transport legislation.
Why work for Nottinghamshire County Council?
We aim to be an employer of choice to ensure we continue to attract and retain the best people who share our values and who are invested in making this Council a success and in return feel invested in by the Council as their chosen employer.
Amongst a raft of employee benefits, we can offer:
A 37-hour flexible working week including flexible hours and working from home
Generous leave- up to 32 days, in addition to 8 days statutory bank holiday entitlement
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of approximately 12%
Commitment to employee well-being
Strong focus on training and good career advancement prospects
For more information on the post please contact Elliott Mizen on 0115 97 73994 or by e-mail .
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