Senior Contract Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £650 Per Day |
| Start Date | April 8th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7410-PSR1JP00101087 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join them on a 11 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
CSM is a multi-year transformation initiative, cementing the client’s ambition and providing it’s response to the Government Shared Services Strategy. It is a digitally enabled Transformation Portfolio, bringing together multiple programmes of work under one umbrella and introducing its target solution, a single software as a solution instance.
The aims of the Portfolio include:
- Simplifying and standardising policies, processes and data.
- Reducing reliance on numerous complex legacy systems and tolls, lessening service disruption risks and on-premise system maintenance costs.
- Transitioning services to a consolidated Cloud based Enterprise Resource Planning, Enterprise Performance Management and Human Capital Management systems.
- Establishing a more efficient and sustainable model for operating future shared services.
- Taking advantages of the latest opportunities to adopt automation and artificial intelligence.
- Putting the customer first, leverage value from investments in technology, and streamline the end-to-end experience.
Integral to this is the provision of external assistance in the form of Delivery Partner (s) to support driving this forward.
This role is pivotal to develop and deliver effective contract management in the management of CSM Delivery Partner (s) that will be procured to effectively support the successful delivery of the Portfolio.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Ensuring effective partnership and collaborative working through the life of the contract (s).
- Effective monitoring of the statement of requirement deliverables in line with an agreed sequenced delivery plan.
- Developing and managing an effective change control process that effectively managers external resource and works with the Portfolio governance.
- Driving effective delivery and payment management.
- Handling of any disputes that may arise to an effective outcome.
- Developing and managing effective exit, transition and knowledge management.
- Proven track record of leading and delivering effective contract management in large-scale end-to-end service delivery programmes.
- Experience of working across a diverse and complex operating model in the development and implementation of effective contract management strategies, plans and change management approaches.
- Highly motivated individual with a proven track record of delivery and stakeholder management in a complex environment.
- A flexible approach, capable of managing uncertainty, adapting to changing priorities and providing direction to others to overcome ambiguity.
- A great listener with excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentational), ability to adapt communication style, language to fit the needs of the audience.
- Analytical skills to be able to review and condense data sets into clear visual dashboards with appropriate analysis to enable effective decision making.
The following experience is essential:
- Minimum of 5 years experience of contract management activity on a large scale complex or high-risk programme or portfolio.
- Experience of building positive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups; able to understand and manage multiple perspectives, build consensus and influence stakeholders.
- Experience of working in the public sector.
The following qualification is essential:
- Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply – Minimum Level 4 or the provision of evidence to show that you are working towards it.
The following qualification is desirable:
- Recognised Contract Management qualification.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Simplifying and standardising policies, processes and data.
