Assistant Contracts Manager

Join to apply for the Assistant Contracts Manager role at Historic Environment Scotland 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Assistant Contracts Manager role at Historic Environment Scotland Historic Environment Scotland provided pay range This range is provided by Historic Environment Scotland. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Starting salary: £32,255 pro rata, per year Are you passionate about driving excellence in contracts management? Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to support the continuous improvement of contract management activities within our Operations directorate. This newly created role offers the opportunity to work alongside the Contracts Manager and collaborate with colleagues across the business to maximise contract opportunities. You will play a key role in ensuring Operations teams have the resources and support they need for successful contract delivery. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing HES Waste Broker and cleaning contracts, leveraging supplier expertise to help achieve our climate goals. About the role Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to join the Planning and Reporting Team within the Operations Directorate. This team provides essential business planning and reporting services, driving continuous improvement and implementing positive change to enhance efficiency and productivity across the directorate including our contracts management processes. Initially, the primary focus of this role (for the first 2–3 years) will be managing HES’s waste and cleaning contracts, ensuring contract performance is maximised and value is achieved. You will work to align these contracts with targets set out in HES’s Waste & Resources Paper and Climate Action Plan, leveraging supplier expertise to support sustainability goals. A key responsibility will be supporting Operations through a transition to a new model, where cleaning services and materials are sourced separately. You will ensure colleagues understand and effectively utilise these contracts to drive sustainability efforts and maintain cost efficiency. Additionally, you will: Work closely with the Waste Broker to implement a cycle of audits and manage a budget to deliver measurable improvements. Act as a central point of contact for escalated concerns, supporting local Waste Leads across regional Operations teams in delivering waste and cleaning services. Harness supplier expertise and innovation to enhance recycling efforts and reduce waste across the HES estate. Support the Contracts Manager in increasing efficiency and optimising contract performance across Operations activities. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the way HES manages contracts, ensuring operational excellence while contributing to broader sustainability ambitions. About you We are seeking a proactive and relationship-focused individual with experience in contract management. The ideal candidate will have experience in overseeing service contracts, ensuring compliance, and contributing to ongoing improvements in operational processes. Key requirements: Experience of contract management Experience of negotiation and capable of influencing others Ability to problem solve Ability to analyse contract performance Capable of independently handling tasks while effectively balancing competing demands Strong verbal and written communication skills Full UK driving licence as the role will involve regular travel to HES locations, which may not be accessible via public transport The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping contracts within HES, supporting sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality service delivery across the estate. Interested Visit our website https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies/ to view the full job description and for information about applying online for this interesting and exciting opportunity. Closing date: midday, Wednesday 25 June 2025. Interviews: to be held w/c 7 July 2025. 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