Contract Management Assistant

On behalf of the CPS, we are looking for a Contract Management Assistant - Inside IR35 for a contract until 31st March 2027 (possible extension) working on a Hybrid basis (1/2 days per week in any CPS office and remaining WFH)

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Their duty is to make sure that the right person is prosecuted for the right offence, and to bring offenders to justice wherever possible.

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Role purpose:

The Contract Management Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Commercial function, helping to ensure that contract information, supplier records, commercial systems and governance documentation are maintained accurately and efficiently.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Contract Management Assistant would be to:

- Support contract managers with the day-to-day management of supplier contracts across the contract lifecycle, from mobilisation through to expiry or closure.
- Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables and key dates, highlighting potential delays, risks or instances of non-compliance.
- Assist with monitoring supplier performance against agreed key performance indicators, service levels and contractual commitments.
- Support contract review and governance meetings by preparing performance information, coordinating inputs and tracking agreed actions through to completion.
- Liaise with suppliers, contract managers and internal stakeholders to resolve contract queries, progress actions and support effective service delivery.
- Maintain accurate and accessible contract records, including variations, extensions, approvals, performance information and key correspondence.
- Produce routine contract reports and complete associated administrative activities using systems such as Jaggaer, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and relevant databases.

Essential:

- Experience of supporting contract management , supplier management , procurement or commercial activities in a structured environment.
- An understanding of the contract lifecycle, including mobilisation, performance monitoring, variations, extensions and contract closure.
- Experience of monitoring supplier deliverables, contractual obligations, service levels or key performance indicators.
- Ability to review contract and performance information, identify emerging issues and escalate risks appropriately.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, track key dates and manage multiple actions.
- Good analytical and reporting skills, including experience of using Microsoft Excel and working with contract or performance data.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with contract managers, suppliers and internal colleagues

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, CPS encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates . Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, CPS welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".