Contract Manager Location: Flexible (There will be a requirement to work from either our London or our Paisley office on a regular basis) Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Circa £52,000 per annum (plus inner London weighting allowance of £3,344 if applicable) Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's largest humanitarian organisations? We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to join our corporate procurement team! You'll be at the heart of our team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our contracts. Your expertise and skills will be instrumental in managing crucial agreements that champions our mission to make a positive impact in people's lives. Are you ready to seize this exciting opportunity and make your mark in the world of corporate procurement with one of the most respected organizations in the world? Don't miss out on this chance to shine and be part of something truly impactful. A day in the life of a Contract Manager will include: Using your knowledge of contract management to shape a clear strategy for the defined elements of all BRC procurement categories. Being responsible for ensuring that the requirements of our contractual obligations, Procurement policy, and business unit objectives are met and fit for purpose. Developing a central contract management procedure and system to provide guidance to stakeholders and manage contracts. This will be wide reaching and will include the financial monitoring and control of contracts, ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality compliance is maintained and that organisational procedures and objectives are achieved. Contract Manager could be the perfect role for you if you're able to…. Develop and implement contract management strategy, policy and procedures, system Working with stakeholders across all business units, finance, legal, health and safety and other relevant departments. Provide training and guidance to all business units to ensure, managing contracts effectively and efficiently, consistency of practice across all services, reducing non-compliance and mitigating organisational risks. Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained. Provide expertise and advice on new potential businesses opportunities and Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes. Design, track and report performance measures against agreed KPI and SLAs, as well as action plans or escalations, made available to management, stakeholders, and the wider organisation. A full person specification and job description is available in the "Role Profile / Job Description" link. Closing date for applications is 14th November 2023. We reserve the right to close the ad early dependent on the number of applications. In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get: Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days. Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. Flexible working: We try to accommodate your preferred work style. Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning. Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance. Team Working: Endorse our mission in a collaborative team. Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme. Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.