Head of Contracts Management
BBBH30608_1749134836
Posted: 06/05/2025
- £500 - £600 per day + Negotiable DOE
- South West England
- Contract
Interim Head of Contracts Management
Location: West of England
Contract: 6 Months Initially (Potential to Extend)
Rate: £500-600 Per day inside IR35
Our client, a local authority in the West of England, is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Contracts Management to lead and consolidate its approach to major contract management across the Economy & Environment Directorate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and enhance the council's commercial and operational contract delivery strategy across a portfolio of services valued at £20m+ per annum.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to the Contracts Management team
- Drive forward a consolidated, efficient approach to contracts management across the Economy & Environment Directorate.
- Take ownership of a range of high-value service contracts including:
- Highways & Traffic Management
- Street Cleansing
- Parks and Green Spaces
- Potentially Waste Management and SEN Transport
- Engage and collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders to bring additional contracts into scope.
- Ensure value for money, performance management, and effective procurement processes are embedded across all contract areas.
- Report directly to the Director of Commercial Services, supporting broader commercial initiatives across the council.
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven leadership experience in contract and performance management within local government or large public sector organisations.
- Strong understanding of procurement and contract delivery in relevant sectors (e.g. highways, traffic, waste, transport, grounds maintenance).
- Track record of delivering contract consolidation, efficiency improvements, and effective supplier engagement.
- Ability to manage high-value, complex contracts and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Familiarity with local authority governance, procurement legislation, and contract compliance.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying, please apply now and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200
Joe O’Halloran
Lead Consultant