Contracts Manager

Are you looking for a contract management role where you can make a real difference in the delivery of critical, lifesaving aviation services?
Are you a self-driven and proactive individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment?
Can you build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders?
If so, we are looking for two Contracts Managers to join our Aviation Commercial Team at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd like to hear from you!
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors., The Contracts Manager roles sit within the Aviation Commercial Team, which is part of the Directorate of His Majesty’s Coastguard (HM Coastguard). The Aviation Commercial Team is responsible for the procurement and in service management of all HM Coastguard’s outsourced aviation services, which provide a fleet of state-of-the-art helicopters, planes and drones for search and rescue, maritime reconnaissance, and marine pollution response. The aircraft are a vital tool for HM Coastguard as it carries out its duties in search and rescue, maritime safety and disaster and pollution response.
As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of all commercial outcomes on current and future aviation contracts, ensuring that robust processes are in place to manage supplier performance and safeguard the delivery of critical services. To do this, you will engage regularly with suppliers, MCA stakeholders and other government departments to ensure that service delivery issues are identified and resolved.
As the MCA procures new aviation contracts, you will also have the chance to contribute to major procurement programmes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for two driven and motivated individuals to join us in our dedicated team at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. You will be undertaking a varied role where you will play an important part in the delivery of services which make a significant positive impact on the lives of people across the UK every day, saving lives, preventing pollution damage and making our seas and coastline safer.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Manage the performance of the services provided to the MCA under the aviation contracts, ensuring they continue to meet the MCA’s requirements.
+ Develop effective working relationships with both service providers and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and value for money in respect of how the services are delivered.
+ Provide leadership and support to a small commercial team.
+ Provide research, analysis and drafting support to assist in the development of procurement documentation, contract terms and business cases.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile., This role will be based in the Southampton HQ. MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work.
The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager.
There may be a requirement for occasional travel on official duty within the UK. Notice will be given prior to travel.
Please note that we advocate several Civil Service recruitment schemes:
Disability Confident Scheme.
Great Place to Work for Veterans .
Redeployment Interview Scheme – RIS (for current Civil Servants).
If you believe that you are eligible to make an application under one of these schemes then please let us know at the point of application.

Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Seeing the Big Picture
+ Changing and Improving
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Managing a Quality Service, + Managing service delivery contracts and/or service delivery agreements, including monitoring supplier performance and reviewing and negotiating the terms, all with a view to delivering high quality services and value for money to stakeholders., If you have any questions regarding the campaign then please contact Rosie Stevens (Rosie.Stevens@Robertwalters.com)
All applications will be collected by Robertwalters (our recruitment partners), which will then be sent to MCA for internal sift.
The internal sift is due to take place from 21/11/2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing 02/12/2024.
This interview will be conducted face to face at our Southampton HQ. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
+ An interview.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview is truthful and factually accurate. Applications may be rejected if plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or concepts generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., 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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
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).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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We are looking for professionals who have experience of managing service delivery contracts, including monitoring supplier performance and reviewing the terms of contracts and/or Service Level Agreements.
You will have a sound understanding of commercial and/or procurement processes, with the confidence to lead, influence and negotiate with stakeholders, in particular contractors.
You will have experience of collaborating with other organisations to drive improved value for money in the delivery of contracted services.
You will be a natural problem solver and look for ways to make improvements to the services we deliver and how we manage them. You are not afraid of a challenge and enjoy an environment that encourages you to think outside the box.

Alongside your salary of £40,808, Maritime and Coastguard Agency contributes £11,822 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.