Contract Manager

We have a great opportunity for a Contract Manager to join our Procurement team in Birmingham. As a Contract Manager you will be responsible for managing all framework agreements that fall under Government's public procurement organisation (CCS) and for any subcontracts under which Gowling procures delivery of those services. In addition to this you will be a single point of contact in the firm for support in relation to framework call-off templates and schedules, contract clauses and any specific queries in relation to the framework agreements.

We are looking for someone who has significant experience managing Government contracts and procurement frameworks demonstrating excellent awareness and understanding of government framework agreements and government procurement processes. In this role, you will leverage your excellent organisational skills, naturally planning and self-organising to meet objectives and targets successfully. Your work approach will be adaptable, embracing change and operating effectively across diverse situations while striving for improvement and forward-thinking. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial for this position, ensuring effective collaboration with colleagues and external entities. You will also need the confidence to lead and engage in stakeholder contract performance discussions with government clients, both internally and externally. Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Educated to Degree Level or have relevant management experience.
• CIPS qualified or equivalent degree/diploma in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge of English Contract Law, and Government procurement regulations.
  
  The opportunity to work for a firm which has been recognised as one of the top 10 best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to WorkÂŽ for 24 consecutive years.
Excellent benefits, including:
• A hybrid approach to office and remote working.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave
• Free private medical insurance, and the option to add family members
• A generous pension allowance
• Life assurance covering four times your annual salary
• The chance of a three-month sabbatical every five years
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes
• A range of health and wellbeing programmes
• State of the art offices, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, with an onsite restaurant
• Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development
Equal Opportunities: Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.