Framework Manager

The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, ranked 17th in the UK and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. We deliver excellent educational experience and world-leading research, and we are known for successfully commercialising our research through enterprise.

The University has a diverse estate, property and land portfolio spanning several campuses across Southampton, including the main Highfield campus, Boldrewood Innovation Campus, and the Winchester School of Art. The Estates & Facilities (E&F) team ensure that the University has a built and physical environment that supports the activities of a world-class University, across a portfolio of academic, state of the art research, clinical, enterprise, workspace, residential, social amenity, sport and community facilities.  We have an ambitious estates masterplan that will see £1bn of investment in enhancing and delivering a sustainable, inclusive estate over the next decade.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Estates PMO and Business Support;  the Framework Manager is responsible for the operational management of the E&F procurement frameworks, ensuring seamless execution of contracts, procurement processes, supplier agreements, and governance compliance. Initial focus will be the implementation of the E&F Consultancy Framework which is currently being procured and will need go live from autumn 2025.

This role is critical for effective onboard suppliers, establishing regular supplier engagement and managing relationships. You are required to coordinate stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, transparency, and value for money. You will monitor and review performance and compliance ensuring prompt resolution of issues, addressing disputes, conflicts, or performance concerns fairly and transparently.

About you

You will have proactive communication skills with a collaborative and inclusive approach. You will demonstrate a genuine passion for managing supplier relationships to foster positive working environments to ensure the University’s best interests. 

What we can offer you

We support a flexible approach to work and additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as access to private dental and/or healthcare insurance and a generous holiday allowance. We will support your long-term future with access to the University's Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities, and various discounts.     

We champion a uniquely diverse working environment where every colleague can excel, regardless of their background or life choices. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a diverse environment. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications that will strengthen the diversity of our estates team.  

We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are immensely proud to have our institutional Athena SWAN silver award renewed, which underpins our pledge to improve equality for women. We are also delighted to have received the Race Equality Charter bronze award from Advance HE, which recognises that we have a solid foundation for eliminating racial inequalities and developing an inclusive culture that values all staff and students. We work with our people to ensure their ideas are always heard, and we invite you to share your background and life experiences with us to help us create a truly unique working environment.

Interviews are expected to follow shortly afterwards – early August 2025.

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