Commercial Contract Managerc.£70000 per annumBedfordPermanentHybrid WorkingJoin us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Commercial Contract Manager working in our Pension Dashboard Programme Homepage | UK Pensions Dashboards ProgrammeThis role offers you the chance to make a significant impact in the commercial contract management of a group of suppliers including a managed service provider and other digital suppliers. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring value for money and delivering wider commercial benefits in line with government policy and best practice, while playing a key role in a dynamic programme team dedicated to transforming pensions access for millions.The role is Bedford based and the programme team is based currently in LondonRole OverviewThe Commercial Contract Manager will report directly to the Pension Dashboard Programme Commercial Lead and is part of the MaPS Commercial Team. In this role, you will be responsible for: Contract Management:

Develop, refine and execute contract management plans in line with government guidance and best practice
Refine/execute a contractual change processes
Conduct negotiations for changes related to the existing contract
Review and amend contract documents, including service level exhibits, statements of work in line with agreed changes
Maintain and refine exit plans as necessary to ensure orderly contract exits
Identify and mitigate commercial risk

Stakeholder Management:

Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Intervene, analyse, manage, and resolve business conflicts between MaPS and the vendors / suppliers and manage internal stakeholders

Skills and Experience RequiredTo excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

MCIPS or equivalent such as IACCM/WCC OR equivalent relevant experience or accreditation
Proven track record of working effectively
Strong and demonstrable experience of commercial contract management at a senior level (experience in a similar role and be interested in, and able to add value to, the development of a public sector contract management capability)
Experienced in commercial cost models and their practical implementation
Cost benchmarking

...About UsThe Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

CaringWe care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
ConnectingWe will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
TransformingWe are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working EnvironmentBy fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.What We Offer

Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
Cycle to work Scheme
Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
Life assurance scheme
Give as you earn scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
Enhanced family and sick pay
Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
Recognition Scheme
Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible WorkingAt MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.Career DevelopmentIn MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.Reserve ListIf you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.Application ProcessThe law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair...

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