Contract Manager
Building Digital UK (BDUK)
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 27th October 2024
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London: £35,720-£38,565
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About the job
Job summary
The BDUK Commercial team works closely with all programme teams to enable successful delivery. We set the commercial strategy, design and manage competitions with external parties, negotiate contracts and ultimately drive value for money for the taxpayer. As a part of the wider Government Commercial Function, we are also the professional leads for the implementation of commercial best practice across DCMS.
Working for BDUK, you will gain hands-on experience delivering commercial projects of national significance. You will build your profile within, and beyond, the directorate and be looked to as an expert and provider of commercial advice and guidance.
The skills you will develop with BDUK are highly sought after - both within and outside of government. From strategy and sourcing, to negotiation and contract management, you have the ability to drive your career agenda, with support from a capable and experienced team around you.
This is an opportunity to join a team delivering one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.
Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy (GIS) is the UK government's new programme to subsidise the build of gigabit capable broadband infrastructure. This role will be a part of the team that is central in ensuring the programme delivers against the programme objectives, by working directly with operators in the market.
Job description
- Support the development of contract management methodology and processes and continually update based on lessons learnt from each contract
- Support the refinement of contract documentation
- Work closely with the Contract Lead, Procurement and Evaluation Manager as the procurement concludes to facilitate a smooth hand over of the contract
- Work closely with suppliers, Local Authorities, other parts of BDUK Commercial (including Commercial Finance and State Aid SMEs) and BDUK programme teams
- Manage, or support as required, all compliance and approvals gates associated with a contract
- Support with mobilising the contracts and establish and support with the running of regular contract management meetings with the supplier and other key stakeholders to review performance against the contract
- Manage timely and accurate reporting with associated KPIs
- Manage delivery against contract milestones including review of Supplier plans, outputs and associated approval / rejection and payment
- Manage BDUK obligations and delivery against them.
- Report, track and manage the resolution of delivery risks and issues against the contract, escalating where necessary
- Report, track and manage the resolution of supplier risks and issues, escalating where necessary
- Feed into programme / portfolio level reporting on overall progress and performance against targets
- Apply performance management mechanisms such as liquidated damages, dispute resolution and termination
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience working with suppliers or customers and dealing with complex issues.
- Track record of managing supplier performance reports or internal reports such as a Risk and Issue Register or Contract Change Log.
- Experience managing or supporting with complex contracts.
- Keen desire to learn and work in a fast paced environment.
Desirable Criteria
- Although not essential it is beneficial to have an understanding of public sector procurement and contracts.
- An understanding of the telecoms marketplace would be beneficial but not a prerequisite.
- Experience working with cross functional teams. For example, delivery, finance, legal etc.
- Experience working with contract management systems or other forms of management systems.
- Project Management Skills.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement (maximum 750 words) by 23:55 on 27/10/2024 via the CS Jobs portal.
Your CV should set out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements.
Your Supporting Statement (max. 750 words) should explain how your personal skills, qualities and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.
Use of AI in Job Applications and interviews
Applicants must ensure that anything submitted is factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Part of the application process will require you to complete a diversity questionnaire. You will have the option to select ‘prefer not to say’ but this information is very important to the Civil Service.
Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with:bdukrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
If you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours, please contact the above email address.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel who will look at the Skills and Experience provided in the submitted CVs and Supporting Statements. Please note, your application must provide evidence of the skills & experience outlined in the key criteria to be progressed to the next stage. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the personal statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
First Stage Interview/Assessment
Candidates successful at the review stage may be invited to attend a first stage interview/assessment.
Interview
During the interview process, candidates may be asked to provide further evidence of their skills and experience. Interviews may also include a presentation exercise. The interview will be a blended assessment consisting of a series of questions against the Civil Service Success Profiles Behaviours and Strengths.
For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.
Interviews will take place remotely via Google Hangout video call. Successful applicants will join the department through our remote onboarding process.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
The expectation within BDUK is that staff will normally remain in post for a minimum of 12 months for band C, 18 months for band B and 24 months for band A/AU and will not apply for BDUK roles on level transfer during that time.
BDUK has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the candidate information pack.
Location
This role can be based in London, Darlington, or Manchester. The hub locations are displayed on the job advert. Not all hub locations yet have confirmed office space - successful applicants will be expected to work remotely until this becomes available.
Existing BDUK and DCMS staff who are currently based in London and are successful in gaining this role will be able to remain working from the London base.
Visa Sponsorship
Please take note that BDUK does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Any move to Building Digital UK from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via bdukrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Accessibility
If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert.
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Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Diversity and Inclusion
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : BDUK Recruitment Team
- Email : bdukrecruitment@bduk.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : bdukrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact (recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk) in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/
