Operational Management Team Contracts Manager

This role sits within the Financial, Procurement & Civilian People Services Team of Defence Business Services with primary responsibility for Operational contract Management for contracts relating to our service provision to the Ministry Of Defence (MOD).
The successful candidate will manage 2 Contract Management Support staff and will report to the Contracts Management Lead
They will work closely with both MOD Policy leads, MOD Business Units, MOD Commercial and finances teams to ensure the timely placement of new contracts and extensions to existing contracts.
The candidate will be responsible for activities at all stages of the procurement lifecycle from planning and requirements capture; performance management, tender process & tender evaluation through to contract exit and termination.
This will include financial monitoring, reporting and forecasting of contract related expenditure.
Key contracts managed include MODs Civilian Occupational Health service; Bullying and Harassment Helpline; Recruitment advertising and apprenticeship training.