Contract Manager
Role Overview
Support the Police and Public Protection Technology Team in managing the Strategic Delivery Partner contract, a critical commercial arrangement supporting departmental technology delivery.
The role is an initial six-month contract and is based hybrid in London, with three office days each week; other UK locations are also possible.
The role can only be worked within the UK, not overseas.
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Role overview
Support the Police and Public Protection Technology Team in managing the Strategic Delivery Partner contract, a critical commercial arrangement supporting departmental technology delivery.
The role is an initial six-month contract and is based hybrid in London, with three office days each week; other UK locations are also possible.
The role can only be worked within the UK, not overseas.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day commercial and contractual activities for the Strategic Delivery Partner contract.
- Review and challenge supplier Statements of Work, cost models, rate cards, and commercial proposals.
- Lead contract change control and ensure changes are governed and documented.
- Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers to achieve value for money and minimise risk.
- Monitor supplier performance against contract obligations, service levels, and deliverables.
- Produce and analyse management information for governance and decision-making.
- Build stakeholder and supplier relationships; support governance meetings and provide contractual advice.
- Assist with contract exit and transition planning, and manage commercial risks, issues, and opportunities.
Essential requirements
- Proven experience managing complex, high-value contracts across the full contract lifecycle.
- Strong commercial and public-sector procurement knowledge, including CCS frameworks.
- Supplier, customer, and stakeholder management skills; experience with contract change control and governance.
- Experience supporting contract exit, transition, and service transfer activities.
- Understanding of contract law, commercial risk, and governance.
- Active SC clearance is essential; candidates must at minimum be willing and eligible to undergo checks.
Desirable experience
- Experience in Central Government or the wider public sector.
- Experience working with multiple suppliers and delivery partners.
- Knowledge of technology, discovery, and professional services contracts.
About the Home Office
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