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SalaryCommercial Contract Manager
Salary - £41,418 - £46,464 (Grade 7)
Hours - 37
Contract type - Permanent - full time
The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking to recruit two full-time Commercial Contracts Manager to join our proactive and conscientious commercial team, working closely with other team members to support the delivery of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) policy and procedures.
The successful candidates will be the Council’s commercial representatives in the management of high value strategic contracts and will ensure that these contracts are managed in line with the Council’s CLM strategy, policies, and procedures, to deliver efficient outcomes and benefits from spend with third parties, to ensure risks are mitigated, and the Council’s interests are protected.
Having had exposure to a variety of contracts, specifically service related, you will play a key role in raising commercial CLM awareness across the Council, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, to deliver consistency in CLM operational practices and providing expert Commercial Contract advice.
The successful candidates will be proficient in the use of ICT systems and in addition will have a good understanding of the ethos and challenges of the public sector.
If you are interested in applying for this position or require further information in respect of this job, please contact Parvinder Uppal, Head of Commercial 01902 554029 or email parvinder.uppal@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Please note that previous applicants for this post need not apply - The closing date will be Monday 11 March 2024
Interviews and assessments will be held week commencing 18 March 2024.
Please note for those shortlisted for interview there will be an assessment that will require some preparation prior to the interviews.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empowers employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocation where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
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Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
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Job Description and Person Specification
