Partnerships Contract Manager

Partnerships Contract Manager
Salary: Grade 8, £54,064 to £59,415 FTE
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week). Part time also considered.
Contract type: Permanent
Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days per annum (plus bank holidays & Christmas shutdown)
Annualised Hours: Working extra hours means taking extra leave!
The Five Councils Partnership
The Five Councils Partnership is well established between a group of local authorities in the South of England and a commercial partner. The Partnership has changed significantly, and we are now entering a new phase where we are exiting parts of the contract and extending others. This means a change to how we manage our operations and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Contract Manager who will help to oversee this transition and then go on to be the Lead Client for all of the council partners.

This role requires an expert contract manager who has well-developed partnership and programme skills and can work across a range of stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment. You will be working with subject matter experts, representatives from the councils, and our commercial partners to help ensure proper management, governance, and ongoing transformation of the contract areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the transition of contracts and manage ongoing operations.
2. Work with stakeholders to ensure effective contract governance.
3. Negotiate resolutions to commercial disputes.
4. Identify problems and provide effective solutions.

Qualifications:

1. Strong partnership working and enabling skills.
2. Experience in a politically sensitive environment.
3. Track record of management and governance.
4. Excellent communication skills.

If this sounds like you, then you should apply for this opportunity to work for South Oxfordshire District Council and their council partners.

In return, we offer truly flexible hybrid working, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to work right at the heart of decision-making and collaboration, supporting your development and career growth.

Thank you for taking the time to read our advert; we look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: 9.00 am, Monday 10 March
Interview date (expected): Monday 24 March (for initial interviews). These will be held via Teams.
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