Contract Manager (DV Cleared) - OUTSIDE IR35 - £500/day

Active DV Clearance is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a strong working relationship with Estates specialists to deliver an effective and efficient security service, protecting staff, information, assets, buildings, and key infrastructure.
Liaise with ESND Security policy experts to ensure the services meet current and future specifications.

For Re-procurement of the Contract:

Work closely with the Category Lead for Security in the government department's Commercial team to ensure best value and compliant solutions for all procurement activities.
Analyze threats by engaging with security experts and others to determine if our threat landscape has changed.
Develop the specification (transitioning from output to input specification).
Develop and secure approval of the Outline Business Case.
Lead the procurement process.
Develop and secure approval of the Final Business Case.

For BAU (Business As Usual):

Manage the government department's security guarding service contract.
Monitor and challenge service providers' performance levels against agreed KPIs to ensure contractual standards are delivered and maintained.
Act as the point of contact for escalating issues/concerns regarding any perceived shortfalls in the delivery of the security guarding contract(s).
Participate in operational performance meetings with relevant contractors and stakeholders to ensure operational, financial, and H&S commitments are delivered.

About You:

Required:

Experience managing a services contract of this nature and scale.
Experience in security services.
Understanding of relevant statutory compliance requirements for the effective operation of our UK estate.
Knowledge of relevant health and safety, environmental, and sustainability policies.
Demonstrable negotiating skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office standard packages.

Desirable:

Experience in the procurement of services contracts of this nature and scale.
Understanding of HMG-approved physical or electronic security infrastructure.
Awareness of government department governance models and requirements.
Holding or working towards recognised qualifications in Facilities Management (e.g., IWFM) or membership of a FM professional body or related security/building industry qualification.
Holding or working towards recognised contract management qualifications.
IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
Understanding of operational maintenance programs in a security context