Contract Manager

Responsibilities

• Report to the Procurement Manager and oversee the full procurement cycle for the Building Cleaning framework, including business planning, pre‑market engagement, end‑to‑end tendering, contract management, and performance monitoring.
• Manage complexity and demands of the framework, ensuring risk is mitigated, relationships are maintained, and service levels meet members’ expectations.
• Mentor and provide support to Senior Procurement Officers and Procurement Officers, offering a professional procurement service to all members.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver goods and services under Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), ensuring compliance with public sector legislation.
• Identify and develop high‑value framework opportunities, defining contractual requirements and embedding them into the tender and award processes.

• Extensive procurement experience within the public sector, preferably in the education sector.
• Detailed working knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and experience with high‑value frameworks.
• Strong organisational skills, positive attitude, and a commitment to excellence in procurement.
• Qualifications or training towards CIPS (or an equivalent recognised qualification) are required.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to £3,000.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional three days during the Christmas period.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and agile working patterns with homeworking opportunities.
• Must be able to work at least two days per week from the Head Office in Salford (free car parking available).
• Funding for full MCIPS qualification and ongoing CIPS membership fees.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support package, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aid.
• Annual volunteering opportunities and a supportive work environment.