Assistant Contract Manager

1 month ago

Aldermaston, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

AWE is currently recruiting for an Assistant Contract Manager to join our growing team, to support data analysis, reporting and contract management.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £36,000 to £50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

The Assistant Contract Manager will support the Contract Manager in the delivery of post contract management of critical contracts with the supply chain, helping drive value for money and mitigating commercial risk. Deliver effective administration of assigned contracts by maintaining high standards of compliance against customer, regulatory and legislative requirements. Support operational management within AWE's Commercial Management Arrangements and deliver effective administration. Support the development and implementation of AWE FMC Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy and framework.

Working with the Contract Manager to understand the detailed business requirements of stakeholders by maintaining effective stakeholder communications and engagement. Other duties include:

Ensure all administration of the contract is managed efficiently, effectively and timely.

Support the team, by ensuring the mailbox is manged efficiently, effectively, and timely.

Support the team in the production of commercial reports, through collating data from multiple sources and sharing in a defined format

Ensuring contracts have a robust live Contract Management Plan with defined procedure for delivery performance management, invoice applications, risk management and contract reviews.

Support the commercial alignment of scope with service contract provisions

Ensure contract change is managed efficiently, effectively, and timely.

Support the Contract Manager to ensure contracts maximise value for money by identifying service improvements as and where possible.

Who are we looking for?

Previous experience with contract management, and strong administrative and data skills. Ideally an individual with working knowledge of industry standard contract forms such as NEC, together with CCS. The use of contract management tools such as CEMAR is not essential as training will be provided.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

Strong administrative and data skills (Excel, Powerpoint etc)

Understanding of public procurement contract regulations.

Experience in Government or in a regulated business.

Stakeholder management skills.

Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), currently training or willing to train to achieve CIPS.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.

Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.

Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.

Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Remote working is available. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 1 day onsite per week either in our London office or Aldermaston

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

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