Contracts Manager
il y a 3 jours
Alloa
Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation within the charity sector to recruit a Contracts and Commissioning Manager on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of, and enhance, planning and contract management across the business. The role offers a remote working model, with occasional travel required for meetings. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Contracts and Commissioning Manager will play a key role in supporting the planning, delivery, and performance monitoring of services. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the coordination, review, and continuous improvement of tender submissions, ensuring they effectively showcase the organisation’s strengths., • Provide analytical insights to support tendering activity and contractual agreements., • Analyse trends, growth projections, and market insights to inform business strategy., • Conduct risk assessments on contracts to minimise exposure while supporting sustainable growth aligned with the strategic plan., • Develop and implement contracts where required, including dispute resolution frameworks and agreed timelines., • Monitor and report on ratings from statutory and regulatory bodies., • Identify and pursue relevant contract opportunities through appropriate portals., • Liaise with funders regarding any financial or contractual matters, including rate changes., • Support external marketing initiatives and promote the organisation’s brand and service offering., • Track and report on performance through KPIs and service outcomes., • Contribute to the development of annual reports, including forecasting future trends and service direction., • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across services, health, and education to support partnership working and align with national priorities and legislation., • Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, purchasers, and partner agencies., • Influence stakeholders at both local and national levels regarding service requirements., • Maintain strong customer relationships to support service sustainability., • Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to performance review processes., • Undertake additional duties as required by the Director of Services. Skills & Attributes: • Ability to influence and drive the commissioning of innovative services., • Proven experience building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills., • Highly organised with strong problem-solving capabilities., • Able to work independently and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines., • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge & Experience: • Degree qualified (or equivalent)., • Experience in project management and delivering presentations to diverse audiences., • Strong report writing skills, including drafting service specifications., • Demonstrable experience working with data, contracts, and commissioning processes.