Head of Contracts & Performance

The Estates and Facilities Department at the University of Nottingham provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our UK sites. 

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with excellent management skills to support the periodic review of the maintenance supply chain, with the aim of maximising value and efficiency, driving more strategic supplier relationships and ensuring policy and procedure are followed. You will lead a high performing, customer-focussed Commercial & Performance Management team and will work closely with other Estates Operations and Procurement colleagues to ensure all required maintenance delivery and consultancy contracts are managed effectively to the agreed legal, commercial and performance criteria.  

The successful candidate will drive high standards of commercial management and governance, in full compliance with all university financial regulations and procurement policies and processes and will work in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure contracts are managed to agreed budgets and will provide day to line management for the Commercial and Performance Management Team. 

Candidates should hold a degree or a HND qualification or equivalent with some relevant experience in a similar role or have proven relevant experience within a similar role. You should also have experience in common forms of maintenance contract such as NEC and JCT, including commercial and performance management and reporting and have proven operational or line management experience in senior positions. A valid full-drive license is required for this position, as the post holder will be required to drive around and between sites and sometimes carrying requirements. 

Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile. 

This is a permanent post. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) however job share arrangements may be considered. 

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dave Butler - dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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