At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead contract management and supplier relationships to drive effective outcomes.
- Company: Join the Ministry of Justice's innovative Justice Digital team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment focused on digital justice.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42914 - 53081 £ per year.
Location: Staffordshire, UK; Elgin Ave., London W9 2NR, UK; Scotland; Wales, UK
Salary: 42,914 - 53,081 per year
Employment: Flexible
Category: Procurement
Posted: 2026-08-07
Valid to: 2026-08-23
Apply: Application Link
Employer: Ministry of Justice
This position is based nationally.
Contract Manager
Closing Date: 22nd August
Interviews: w/c 7th September (subject to change)
Grade: SEO
Salary: National: 42,914 - 46,182; London: 49,325 - 53,081
Working pattern: Full-time, part-time, flexible working
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of vacancies: 4
The Role
We’re recruiting for multiple Contract Managers here at Justice Digital, Data & Science, to be part of our warm and collaborative Contract Management Team part of the wider Delivery Governance Office. These are exciting times at Justice Digital, Data & Science. We have a clear vision to develop a digitally enabled justice system that works more simply for users, and we’re looking for talented people to help us achieve it.
We are making things better by building adaptable, effective services and making systems that are simple to use for staff and citizens. It can be challenging but it’s also important and rewarding.
The design, delivery, and support of Digital, Data, & Technology services are heavily dependent on collaboration between the MoJ and members of its extensive supplier ecosystem. On behalf of the wider MoJ organisation, Justice Digital, Data & Science invest over 450m per annum in supplier capability and solutions – many of which are critical to the operation of MoJ.
The contract management team exists to ensure that the money spent with suppliers is well managed. The team ensures that all contracts are established based on the best information available and managed for long-term value, while facilitating the development and maintenance of longer-term strategic partnerships.
You’ll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including:
- A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
- 25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work–life balance.
- Employees are allocated 10% of their working time for personal and professional development.
- A 1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best-in-class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms.
- Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!
Key Responsibilities
The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities, which are dependent on the type of supplier(s) involved:
- Leading end to end Contract and Supplier Management activity for the assigned contract(s).
- Working with MoJ colleagues from Commercial and across Justice Digital Data & Science to implement and mobilise new contracts and support transition, business as usual and exit activity.
- Establishing governance to support effective management of the contract and the overall supplier relationship as specified by the Justice Digital, Data and Science Contract Management Framework.
- Implementing and adapting where required stakeholder roles & responsibilities to support effective management of the contract and supplier relationship.
- Supporting and where required leading mobilisation, transition, and exit activities.
- Working with Budget holders & finance Subject Matter Experts to ensure an end-to-end payment assurance process is implemented for each managed contract.
- Providing a high-level summary of progress, risks & issues, success and escalations of your contracts to the Senior Contract Manager.
- Promoting the team’s capability and activities by engaging with a wide group of stakeholders from Justice Digital, Data and Science.
- Leading contract and supplier performance management.
- Ensuring risks and issues are effectively managed.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!
Person Specification
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience of contract and supplier management, supplier relationship management, or working with suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes.
- Experience of driving implementation and change with suppliers and stakeholders to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, confident with influencing key stakeholders.
- Commitment to personal professional development.
- Hold or have a willingness to work towards gaining a suitable related qualification such as CIPs, World CC (formerly IACCM) or Contract Management Capability Programme accreditation.
We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.
Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together.
How to Apply
In Justice Digital, Data and Science, we recruit using the Success Profiles Framework. We shall assess a combination of your Experience, Technical skills and Behaviours during the assessment process.
Stage 1 - Application and sift:
- A CV detailing your career history (including any relevant qualifications).
- A Personal Statement (no more than 750 words) which should outline your experience and skills, giving clear examples of work undertaken.
Stage 2 - Interviews:
Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a panel interview held via Microsoft Teams.
Appointments are made strictly in merit order.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Contract Manager (Ref: 20818) in Edinburgh employer: Government Recruitment Service
The DVSA is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact on road safety as a Driving Examiner. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we offer generous benefits including a substantial pension contribution, 25 days of annual leave that increases with service, and flexible working options to promote a healthy work-life balance. Our supportive work culture values diverse backgrounds and provides opportunities for personal growth, making it a rewarding place to develop your career while contributing to saving lives on the road.
Contact Details:
Government Recruitment Service Recruitment Team
