The Role
Post: Contracts Manager
Salary: £39,083 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,083 - £46,684 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 14 December 2020 at 16:00 GMT
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade to join the property department to act as the contracts manager for key FM suppliers and ensure the contract requirements are met and the fire stations are adequately maintained to support operational response.
Reporting to the Lead Contract Manager, this role will be responsible for the day to day management of the FM service contracts and ensure that appropriate monitoring regimes are in place to monitor performance of all elements. This role will ensure all related service level agreements are met and that all targets, policy, standards, statutory legislation and good practice are followed across the estate portfolio. A key part of the role will include budget management and experience of public sector procurement regulations would be beneficial.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate detailed knowledge and experience of FM contract management and monitoring performance of a supply chain providing services to a client. Practical experience of contract administration including change control processes, contract plans and procedures and governance procedures is essential.
To apply, please complete the online application and upload the following documents:
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
• A cover letter (max. of two sided A4) clearly outlining the relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below). If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access and the full advert.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.