Contracts Manager

We are recruiting a Contracts Manager at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Penallta House

Team: Procurement and Information Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £51,356 - £54,495 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The postholder will lead the strategic oversight and delivery of Caerphilly Council’s long-term supply partner contract for building materials and services. The role will help shape contract management strategies, driving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring effective risk and performance management.

Working across the Council, the postholder will champion the adoption of standardised practices, foster innovation, and support continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing policy, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and leveraging data analytics to inform decision-making and performance monitoring.

The postholder will require strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in public sector procurement and contract management.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A relevant Level 5 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, Contract Management, Level 5 ILM.
• The ability to lead and support a team of Contract Management Professionals.
• Experience within a Contract Management environment of a large organisation.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gareth Day on 01495 235530 or email DAYGA@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.