Wokingham Borough Council have a fantastic opportunity available for a highly motivated and experienced Contract Manager for Environment and Safety.

This is an excellent opportunity to support our Services across the council, typically Waste, RE3, Street Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance, and other contracts / services as required across the service, reporting directly to the Assistant Director.

Our flexible working scheme means we can consider candidates from all areas of the UK, and we offer an incredible range of additional benefits including 31 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of employee discounts and much more.

As the Contract Manager, you will lead our contract  management function for Environment and Safety to ensure we have rigour, operate as an effective partner and support improvement in our contract management and outcomes.  Also, you will liaise with colleagues to support Highways and Transport related issues on occasions

You will have had specific responsibility to lead and influence our contracting partners to support delivery and outcomes for our residents and business in this essential Place based arena.

Experience of working and managing Contract and services for local authorities (either as a local authority employee or as a contractor provider to a local authority) especially around NEC3/NEC 4 and shorter contracts and performance outcomes of the Council and contractor(s).

Key responsibilities:

• Environment and Safety are a service that deliver waste and recycling, grounds maintenance, street scene, RE3 and other contracts related to various parts of the service. To ensure good governance, compliance with Council and NEC contract conditions and to ensure performance, value for money, efficiency, and compliance to ensure confidence of the Council and its key stakeholders is maintained.
• Ensure appropriate governance and transparency of the contracts, and to highlight or escalate issues as required from a performance, audit, financial or legal perspective to protect the councils’ interests and contractual position.
• Administer the respective contracts and performance of the contracts Contract NEC3 Term Services Contract (TIC) or other contact forms as the role of Service Manager as designated in the contract(s) between various providers on behalf Wokingham Borough Council (WBC). Noting there is a Service Manager for each contract.
• To manage external consultants appointed to undertake contract Commercial Management
• To liaise internally with Service Managers and key internal stakeholders (legal, finance, audit, Scrutiny etc.) and other WBC internal service teams.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications, or expertise.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of Contract and Performance management.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and managing contract and performance management.
• An expert understanding of term maintenance contract management, performance, and Client-side responsibilities.
• Experience of working within a local authority or contracting environment for services would be advantageous.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Closing Date: Sunday 16th June 2024, 11pm

Interview Date: Week commencing 24th June 2024

For an informal discussion, please contact Steve Brown (Assistant Director - Environment and Safety) on Steve.Brown@wokingham.gov.uk 

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.