Contract Owner

2 days ago


Swansea, United Kingdom Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Full time

Job summary

Are you someone who has a natural approach to building successful working relationships to deliver results?

Do you have excellent organisational and contract management skills?

Would you say you are a self-driven and motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment?

If so, we�d love to hear from you

This is a fantastic opportunity for a suitable individual to gain further contract management experience by managing high value/business critical contracts.

Job description

You will work closely on a small, dynamic team where you'll be the key point of contact for technical leads, internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely and collaboratively with internal finance, commercial and technical departments to achieve the efficient delivery of business objectives.

You will be responsible for managing the contract life cycle, arranging and leading regular supplier reviews to discuss improvements and monitor supplier performance. You will encourage innovation from suppliers, exploring new products or services that would benefit the organisation�s productivity as well as prove value for money.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:�

Managing the day to day running of the supplier contract. This will include monitoring contracts and supplier performance and having regular dialogue with suppliers to ensure standards are maintained or service failures rectified.
Developing a sound working relationship with the Supplier which fosters innovation and continuous improvement.
Engaging with the Commercial Advisor within the Commercial Directorate where there is a requirement to vary or extend a contract.Considering the forward strategy for the business requirement to determine if the existing contract(s) will remain fit for purpose or whether alternative commercial activity is required.

For further information about the role please see the attached role profile.�

Additional Information�

Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under �Contact point for applicants�.�

Person specification

You will have strong decision-making skills and be confident and aware of commercial policy and procedures. You�ll have outstanding relationship management and contract management skills and be enthusiastic in your approach using your initiative to reach out and build your network. With excellent communication skills in varying circumstances, you will have the ability to tailor this to your audience.

You will be required to work in a fast-paced environment and therefore strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload are important to this role. Working diligently & effectively alongside key internal & external stakeholders to achieve objectives ensuring delivery against key measures to ensure value for money.

We need someone with a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, in particular Excel and Word and a keen willingness to learn. SAP training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be willing to work towards CIPFA Contract Management.

Working for the DVLA Digital Team

At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect that�ll wash across the nation. Here the work you�re doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day.����

To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our .���

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Due to the evolving nature of the business, vacancies can become available at any time. Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to fulfil demand if it arises which will be held for a period of 12�months.�

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and InfluencingLeadership

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

SFIA - Contract Management (ITCM) - Level 5SFIA - Relationship Management (RLMT) - Level 4

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �32,603, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes �9,445 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, you�ll continue to seek improvement in your own role and challenge us too. Because we pride ourselves on how we approach your development. From training courses to specialist skills workshops and opportunities to grow your expertise, we thrive when you thrive. You can find out more about all of the above alongside a full list of our benefits:�����

Best in class learning and development tailored to your role.� �An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.� �A culture encouraging inclusion and diversitywith a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.Generous employer contribution of , depending on chosen pension scheme.���Digital communitieswith clear career frameworks.� �On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies). �On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar.25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 1 extra day for the King�s birthday. �Free parking.�� �A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a minimum of 60% of their time in the office over a month, with flexibility dependent on balancing business and individual need.

There are many more opportunities and great benefits of working at DVLA, visit our for further information.�����



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