Contracts Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for someone with the skills, drive and determination to develop this all new role in the Facilities Management / Land & Property Service.

Annually, our operations teams facilitate over 26 million journeys through the Mersey Tunnels and operate the Mersey Ferries services – carrying over 600,000 passengers. Our Maintenance Delivery services respond to over 20,000 reactive and planned maintenance tasks and support our wider investment plans across our diverse estate. Our 24/7, 365-day Operations and our Assets are key for the social and economic wellbeing of Liverpool City Region and beyond.

About the person

Reporting directly to the Land & Property Manager, the Contract Manager will be the lead officer for the whole life process of contract procurement and management within the Customer & Operations Directorate and where appropriate, the wider authority.

Whilst the principal focus will be on Facilities Management related contracts covering Operational Buildings, Land, and Tunnels, the role will also expand into supporting the Ferries operations, Maintenance Delivery services, Bus and Rail operations where there are opportunities for efficiencies.

You will have the experience and skills associated with whole life contract procedures from inception to completion and everything in between. Specifying, procuring, and performance managing a wide-ranging suite of Statutory and Non-Statutory contracts to support the delivery services and the diverse range of assets is a key function of the role.

You will be proactive, ensuring contracts are procured and managed in a timely manner to ensure the high standards required for estate management services are maintained and continuous. Ideally, you will have a facilities/contract/contractor management or engineering background with an understanding of the legislation that applies to contract procurement for the safe management of people, land & complex property infrastructure.

You will have the drive and determination to work with other departments in their delivery of a range of services that the 1.6m people of Liverpool City Region expect and deserve. You will possess demonstrable skills for what is a key position in the organisation.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

• - An ability to procure and performance manage contracts and the supply chain
• - An understanding of the complex range of legislation requirements applicable to contract procurement and service delivery
• - Demonstrable experience of driving efficiency without compromising service or quality provision

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa